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BELONG SUCCEED GROW Sunny Hill Prep is home to girls aged 2 to 11 years and boys aged 2 to 7 years. This stage of a child’s education is key to development and we ensure that our children receive a broad and well-rounded one.

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As part of our academic enrichment programme and commitment to outdoor education pupils enjoy regular sessions in our Forest School. These allow them to access:

Our Forest School Prep Event is on Saturday 6th November at 10am to 12 pm (for 6 to 11 year olds) with a number of exciting activities including:

• Holistic learning through play and exploration • A learner-led approach where children learn through self-directed investigation • Necessary skills to develop their own exciting and memorable learning experiences where they take calculated risks in a supportive and safe environment. We owe it to our children to ensure they have the skill set, confidence and zest for life that enables them to face the challenges of an ever-changing world.

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• Cooking on a campfire • Outdoor treasure hunt • Bush craft activities • Learning how to light and maintain a fire

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BELONG SUCCEED GROW Founded in 1900, we pride ourselves as experts in educating girls for the real world, offering a broad and balanced curriculum and excellent pastoral care and support. We prepare girls for life beyond education as they leave us equipped with inner strength, resilience and confidence to take on new challenges and navigate life’s ups and downs.

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Bruton School for Girls ensures our pupils achieve the best possible academic results and, consequently, the vast majority of our girls go on to their first choice university. We are consistently one of the top schools in the country for adding value.

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What’s inside this week Announcements 44-47 Arts & Entertainments 76-80 Antiques & Collectibles 56-58 Business 83-86 Church 94 Education 50-53 Events 8-10 Equestrian 98 Farming 100-105 Field And Stream 99 Food & Drink 39-43 Health & Wellbeing 72-75 History 28-29 Home & Gardens 59-64 Items For Sale 54 Letters 39-39 Local Services 65-71 Motoring 81-83 MPs 30-31 Pets 54-55 Property 106-111 Public Notices 39 Puzzles 48-49, 98-99 Recruitment 87-93 Sport 95-97

n Glasto supremo Michael Eavis is guest of honour at school festival: P18-19 n The amazing story behind a new blue plaque for Mere: P22-239 n Couple offer young farmer a brighter future: P104-105

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Ho ho how we’ve missed our run! It’s time to grab your red suit and hat – because the Great Motcombe Santa run is coming back! After being forced to miss the 2020 dash, Motcombe is gearing up for a super event on Sunday, December 5, when the village will welcome hundreds of runners for a 3km run, walk or jog. Fancy dress is welcomed, along with Santa hats, and entry fees will go to charity. Among the fun features of the event will be Speedy Santa – billed as a more eco-friendly version of The Stig – who will race along the course, nipping in and out of the runners. Those who manage to catch one of the tags on his belt can exchange it for a prize at the end of the race. The fun starts at 9.30am at Motcombe Memorial Hall where there’ll be some festive tunes before the race sets off at 10am. Buggies and

wheelchairs are welcome although there is no facility for bikes or dogs and there will be mulled wine, mince pies and carols. The third Great Motcombe Santa Run, organised by Dr Molly Anderson and Christine Pedersen, raised almost £4,000 for Motcombe Primary School’s PTA, in 2019. The money helped fund the new Spiritual

Garden and Forest School, both of which give pupils and teachers space for outdoor learning, relaxation and reflection. Tickets cost £2 to £5 and are on sale from Wednesday, October 20 at 7.25pm. More information at thegreatmotcombesantarun.co.uk (from November) or to enter, visit ticketsource.co.uk and search ‘Motcombe Santa Run’.

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A man has admitted killing Sir Richard Sutton in the multimillionaire’s home near Gillingham. Sir Richard was stabbed to death and, in Winchester Crown Court this week, Thomas Schreiber admitted manslaughter. But Schreiber, 34, denies murdering Sir Richard and the attempted murder of his mother Anne Schreiber, who was Sir Richard’s partner. Police were called to his house at Higher Langham on the evening of April 7. Sir Richard was pronounced dead at the scene and Mrs Schreiber airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Schreiber was later stopped that evening by police in London. He has also admitted driving a Range Rover dangerously on the A303, A4 and M3. His trial is set for November 29. Sir Richard has an estimated family fortune of £301 million, a rise of £83 million on the previous year. He owns hotels and has extensive property and farming

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Practice in cover bungle

The Blandford Group Practice has been forced to stop nonurgent routine appointments after ‘a lapse in public liability insurance’. Weekend vaccination clinics are one of the casualties asfter the surgery’s insurance ran out. A spokesman said: “We recognise this will inconvenience a number of our patients and we thank all those who have been inconvenienced for their patience at a time where practice staff are already under considerable pressure. “Arrangements are being made to ensure urgent care can continue. The eConsult facility will be unavailable until further notice.” NBV reader Jon Wren was left unimpressed. He said: “They are the main practice for Blandford, you already can’t get appointments with them... they are funded by tax payers, BUT, they let their liability insurance lapse! I’m sure they got reminders.”

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We are champions! Sheriff’s Awards for village heroes By Karen Bate

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Special High Sheriff Awards were bestowed on four charity champions from the village of Silton for their tremendous fundraising efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. Shortly after the first lockdown started in March last year Diana and David Masters of Bagmore Farm, Silton decided to set up a stall outside their front gate selling plants, produce and preserves to raise funds for the local charities supported annually by St Nicholas’ Church. With an ambition to raise £1,000 in what has been described as ‘a bit like Captain Sir Tom Moore’s walk’ – the idea grew like Topsy! In just five months, the pair

had raised more than £4,600 and since reopening in March this year, have raised a further £5,700, a total well in excess of £10,000 of which nearly £9,000 has already been donated to charity. Many people in the community provided items for sale, often anonymously, but two in particular went well HONOURED: Dorset High Sheriff Michael Dooley presents Wendy beyond the call of duty. Sue Matthews and Wendy Harris with her award Harris produced more the orders keep coming in. than 900 jars of marmalade, Visitors to the stall admit they chutney and jam last year alone and at least another 500 often divert their journeys just to see what they can buy that jars of marmalade this year. day. Paddington Bear eat your The community was also heart out. presented with the High In addition more than 200 cakes have been sold this year Sheriff’s Award, which will be displayed in the village and well over 120 quiches, hall. tarts and other pastries and

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Scheme for homes, shop and road at farm is turned down Planning permission has been refused by Dorset Council for a housing development at Southbank Farm off Higher Blandford Road, Cann. The outline application submitted in August last year by Mr A Read of Read Quality Building Limited represented by Pure Town Planning of Bournemouth proposed the demolition of existing agricultural buildings and dwellings and erection of 30 houses and flat, a 250 m sq convenience store and new vehicle accesses onto the highway. The grounds for refusal include the site being outside any settlement boundary in an unsustainable location where residents would be almost wholly reliant on private transport. The planning officer’s report concludes that the development would also

adversely change the existing open, largely uninterrupted and rural views into and out of the site, and the setting of the adjoining Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire AONB. The size of the retail unit proposed was considered inappropriate for a small scale rural development, and no affordable housing was offered, there was no biodiversity plan to avoid harm to nature conservation including the Fontmell and Melbury Downs SAC. In addition to the objections of consultees including the AONB, CPRE and Ramblers Association, and significant concerns from the Dorset Wildlife Trust and National Trust, there were a number of resident objections, although qualified support was given by Melbury & Cann parish council and Shaftesbury Town Council.

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NO FAULT DIVORCE Darren Francis, Solicitor, Humphries Kirk The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 represents the biggest reform of divorce law in 50 years. The aim behind the reform is to reduce conflict between divorcing and separating couples who are ending a marriage or civil partnership. The reforms will come into force on 6th April 2022. Currently, the grounds for divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership is that the marriage or civil partnership has irretrievably broken down. There is a requirement to demonstrate one of five “facts”: adultery, behaviour, desertion, or a relevant period of separation (two years or five years). These facts represent “fault”, particularly where adultery, desertion or unreasonable behaviour are concerned. These “fault” criteria have contributed to a blame culture between separating parties, fuelling the distress and upset for the parties and their family. The blame culture can lead to the later discussions about financial matters or children becoming more difficult and contentious. Key Changes 1. The requirement to provide evidence of behaviour or separation will be replaced by a Statement of Irretrievable Break Down. 2. A Respondent would no longer be able to defend a divorce or dissolution application or dispute a “fact” in normal circumstances. 3. A new option of a mutual joint application. One spouse alone may initiate the legal process of divorce or dissolution, or by agreement the

parties may make a joint application. Joint applications can change to sole applications, in the event the other party changes their mind. 4. The current stages of a divorce and dissolution Application (Decree Nisi and Decree Absolute) will be retained, but a new minimum time frame of 26 weeks will be introduced where possible. The application for Decree Absolute may be postponed until such time as an agreed financial settlement is reached. These changes seek to remove the blame culture often seen by parties, particularly when citing unreasonable behaviour and remove some of the acrimony associated with it. These changes may prevent practices being misused or abused by parties choosing to continue their coercive and controlling behaviour by unreasonable delay. Divorce law will move towards online digital proceedings. This will further streamline the process and allow the parties to achieve their mutual goals with less acrimony. These reforms retain what is considered to work well in existing divorce law and will help to resolve difficulties more amicably. To discuss how Humphries Kirk’s family law team may be able to assist you please contact Margaret Baker (Partner), Kay Levene (Partner), Leanne Weatherill (Partner), Darren Francis (Solicitor and author of this article), Debbie Roper (Associate) or Michell Holt (Paralegal). We have expertise in all our offices.

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Relief as flooding gates are installed By Karen Bate newsdesk@blackmorevale.net

New gates have been installed on the road which cuts through the River Stour in Hammoon near Sturminster Newton to close the road to traffic when the river breaches after heavy rainfall. Flooding in Hammoon has been a perennial problem to villagers for decades. Rising river levels and more extreme weather has resulted in the River Stour bursting its banks and flooding the road. After years of campaigning for a physical barrier to stop drivers ploughing on through floodwater, the Manston and Hammoon Parish Council are now breathing a sigh of relief. Over the last few years the emergency services have been called to rescue passengers from vehicles which have been trapped in floodwater or from being swept away. More recently firefighters

SAFETY MOVE: Gates at Hammoon will close the road to drivers if the River Stour overflows because of heavy rain

were called after a car became trapped in flood water and rescuers used a boat to help the driver to safety. Chairman of Manston & Hammoon Parish Council Nick Frampton said: “Most incidents result in at least two fire engines, various police cars and several ambulances

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attending, plus either the air ambulance and or the Coastguard helicopter. “As far as we are aware, no lives have yet been lost due to flooding here at Hammoon, however there are many incidents every year of vehicles trying to drive through the flood waters,

which not only puts lives in danger, especially those of our emergency services, but also has a large cost implication to our community.” “Our village seems to be affected by flooding more often every year, so after many years of discussion and the realisation that signs do not deter drivers, we have finally managed to get installed a permanent physical barrier on each side of the river, which will stop people from driving into the flood water from both directions.” In partnership with Dorset Council Highways and the Environment Agency along with the full backing of the Fire Brigade, during any periods of heavy rain which then causes the river to flood, the gates will be securely closed until the flood waters have receded.”

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EVENTS GUIDE n This Saturday, October 16, the Cinnamon Trust will be running a stall in Cheap Street, Sherborne, selling home made cakes, pet toys and treats and lovely knitted dog coats for small dogs. The trust aims to help out pet owners who find themselves unable to cope due to illness, bereavement etc. The trust helps with dog walking and foster care. register your pet with the trust – any help is free.

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The trust can be contacted on 01736 757900 or admin@cinnamon.org.uk. n Cranborne Village Harvest Supper will be held on Friday, October 29 at 7pm in the village hall. There will be delicious hot home-cooked food, a bar, entertainment, Call My Bluff and a music raffle. Tickets are £5, children £3 from the WVS Bookshop in Cranborne and Cranborne Stores. n Medievalist Frances Eustace will be talking to the Blackmore Vale U3a on the subject: Medieval Carols weren’t just for Christmas on Tuesday, November 2. Doors open 2.15pm, speaker 3pm. Dance or a song of praise is the meaning of the word carol. But did you know that these were sung during all four seasons of the year? Only the

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tradition of singing them at Christmas has survived. We have a postVictorian, romantic, view of medieval Christmas celebrations and carolling. This talk aims to dispel this idea and give a more realistic impression of medieval carolling, some of which was very irreligious! Dr Frances will take you on a journey of early carol origins as she plays on copies of historical instruments such as the bassoon, viola da gamba, bagpipes and other related wind and string instruments while jigging about and making fun. Members £1.50, visitors £2.50. Includes tea and cakes. For more call 01963 371544 or THE VINTAGE go to BAZAAR u3a.org.uk. Saturday. Oct 30th

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You can pick your own smashing pumpkins A farming family near Milton Abbas are throwing open their gates for a second time, and inviting the public to come and pick a pumpkin. From 10am to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays up to Halloween, the Miller family, who have farmed in Dorset for four generations, will offer a special festive experience for visitors. The family, who run a mixed sheep, beef and arable enterprise, started the pumpkin event last year, and the response was such they are growing twice as many pumpkins this year. The Millers have farmed at Longclose for almost 80 years, but pumpkins were only introduced for the first time last year. Visitors were welcomed from across Dorset and beyond and they enjoyed a truly rural

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pumpkin picking experience. The diversification project was a success and they sold out quickly, so this year they have decided to grow a few more! No booking is required and there is no charge for parking or entry. Pumpkins are priced according to size. Dorset Lamb will be returning to

sell hot food and drinks every day. Not only will the array of gourds be swelled, the decorative displays will be bigger and better and a Munchkin Patch of mini pumpkins that children will love has been introduced. As well as the pumpkins, other attractions include a craft fair

(October 23/24 only) and the new farm animal area. Michael and Vicki Miller run the farm business alongside their sons Quenton and Justin and their daughter Georgina. The family have all worked together, ably supported by Alice and Kelly, Quenton and Justin’s wives. The pumpkins have all been individually grown from seed in their greenhouse and planted in the pumpkin patch, without the use of herbicides or pesticides. There is a mix of varieties which have produced a lovely range of different sized orange and white pumpkins to choose from. Go to dorsetcountry pumpkins.co.uk for more, or just go to Longclose Farm, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0BU.

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Shining stars from Dorset care homes recognised at annual Star Awards ceremony Care South’s homes in Gillingham and Dorchester scooped an array of awards at the company’s annual Star Awards ceremony, held on Tuesday 21st September 2021. Now in its 12th year, the Star Awards recognise and reward individuals and teams from across the company for their outstanding achievements and excellent care provision. For the second year in a row, the event was held live over Zoom with Care South’s Chairman, Jane Stichbury, and Chief Executive, Simon Bird, hosting the event centrally and Trustees, Directors and Senior Managers joining each care home and Care South at Home ofﬁce in person to present awards and join in the postZoom celebrations. The afternoon also celebrated those staff that were recognised as true Heart Ambassadors in line with Care South’s HEART values, which stand for Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork. Carrie Elliott from Fern Brook Lodge in Gillingham received the Best Residential Care Team Leader of the Year award – a fantastic achievement. Care Home Manager of the Year was awarded to Rachel Sohorye at Maiden Castle House in Dorchester, whose home also won a coveted Senior Management Team award in recognition of how hard the whole team has worked, throughout the home, to make it such a warm and welcoming place that the residents love and the team love working within. On presenting the award, it was also highlighted what fantastic resident and relative reviews they have received on carehome.co.uk.

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The much-coveted Chairman’s Award was presented to three of the e Quality Audit Team who had moved across to supporting HEART... all Care South Honesty, homes with the Excellence, rigorous testing Approach, regimes during Respect, the pandemic. Teamwork The award was presented at Care South’s Heart Ambassador Tracey Bagwell Head Office and dedication – especially during by Chairman, Jane Stichbury, who these past 18 months. We received commented: “I have great pleasure in an incredible number of nominations presenting this award to the e Quality this year and all our finalists and Audit Team in recognition of the fantastic support they have given all the winners should be extremely proud of homes over the past year. Their attitude themselves, as we certainly are of them. We are also grateful to our sponsors is exemplary, and they always show Bidfood and Blueleaf and thank them such commitment, enthusiasm and for their continued support.” willingness in all they do.” Care South is a not-for profit, leading Simon Bird, Chief Executive at provider of residential care across the Care South, said: “Our Star Awards south of England. Fern Brook Lodge is really are a highlight of the year a warm and welcoming, 75-bedroom for us and our teams. It offers us a residential and dementia care home at wonderful opportunity to celebrate the heart of the Gillingham community. the professionalism, passion and commitment to care that is delivered day in, day out by our staff, and gives To find out more, us the chance to acknowledge and thank call Fern Brook Lodge everyone for their hard work

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Cheers! Beer and wine are good for our spirits

Vicars are easy targets, not least for the morally selfrighteous and for the paparazzi. Sometimes the paparazzi like to take the high moral ground themselves, forgetting the command of Jesus to “judge not and be ye not judged.” I always find that hard to swallow. So spare a thought for The Reverend Martin Anderson, priest-in-charge of St Mary the Virgin, Norton, Stocktonon-Tees, who has been berated in the media for hosting a beer festival in his churchyard to raise money for repairs to the church clock. His critics seem to have a hazy grasp of church history. For example, until the 18th and 19th centuries, when pews produced regimented seating in churches, reducing the usefulness of these

wonderful spaces to a couple of hours of discomfort a week, churches were also schools, community centres and places of celebration both sacred and secular. As the early 17th century poet and playwright Francis Beaumont put it: The churches must owe, as we all do know, For when they be drooping and ready to fall, By a Whitsun or Church-ale up again they shall go And owe their repairing to a pot of good ale. Churchyards were also places of community celebration and entertainment, and many still are. In my time as Vicar of Sherborne Abbey (1993 – 2020) the Abbey Close – a graveyard for over a thousand years – was often the location of parish parties with plenty of wine!

Never once in 27 years did I receive a complaint – possibly because wine is so much more ‘Sherborne’ than ale (!) but more probably because one of my predecessors, Edward Harston, took advantage of a new Act of Parliament in the 1850s to have the churchyard declared ‘closed’ to new burials, and to move all the headstones, producing the greensward which so many enjoy today. Watching families picnic and children play in the Close was always a source of great joy. And I’ll never forget hosting there a splendid curry dinner for the Sherborne Castles Rotary Club, brought over from the Rajpoot restaurant, opposite. Let my good Sherborne friend William Christopher have the last word, as he has a right to do. In a splendid

letter to The Times he wrote: “The remains of my ancestor and namesake William Christopher, who died in 1785, and his wife Elizabeth are buried in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin, at Norton … their gravestones appear in your photograph of the happy parishioners at a community occasion to raise money for the repair of the church clock. [Your columnist] describes the event as a p***-up in a graveyard … does he disapprove of drink being served in the interval of a concert in a church, or indeed the intervention of Jesus in encouraging an abundance of wine for the guests at a wedding in Cana? I have no doubt that William and his family would have approved of the event.” I’ll drink to that!

Carnival pulls in the crowds One of the end of summer highlights of Mere’s social calendar is the annual carnival and while the colourful cavalcade was slightly different this year, the crowds flocked for their family favourite. A host of stalls, attractions and a programme of ON A HIGH: Kites at Mere Carnival entertainment the people of Mere and the captivated the audience surrounding area who came who were delighted to be to help make the day such a out and about in the success. The sun shone and sunshine to meet up with it was great to see the friends old and new. community of Mere Mere Carnival Committee enjoying a great day out.” thank everyone, all the Mere Carnival Committee businesses and carnival hope the full procession clubs who helped to make through the streets will be it such a good event. back next September. “Also a big thank you to

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Shed’s door reopens and you’re welcome to have a look in Blandford Men’s Shed, founded in 2018 and based in The Blandford School grounds, is now back open after the pandemic closure for men and women over the age of 18 to share the tools and resources they need to work on chosen projects. It is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from

4pm to 7pm, and is a larger version of the typical man’s garden shed – a place to feel comfortable and pursue practical interests in a safe, relaxed, friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Activities usually involve making or mending in wood such as carpentry, and other woodworking skills. Reclamation,

Support for carers at your GP surgery If you are a carer in North Dorset, there is support to tap into by getting in touch with the Carers Lead at your GP surgery. The Blackmore Vale Partnership is keen to support those caring for someone else and to encourage them to look after themselves, too. Every GP practice has a named Carers Lead, who you can ask to speak at any time, who will explain what support is available to you and – with your permission – add you to the GP practice

Carers Register so staff will be aware of your caring role and will take this into consideration when booking appointments, giving advice or providing treatment for you and the person you are caring for. The Blackmore Vale Partnership provides monthly Carer Clinic appointments comprising of a health check for the carer and a review with the Carers Lead. For more details contact the surgery on 01258 474500 or at blackmore valesurgery.co.uk/contact.

reuse and restoration also feature strongly, and whichever activities are pursued, the essence of a Men’s Shed is not the building, but the network of friendships between the members. If you are interested, email blandfordmensshed@gmail.com or phone 07900 046237.

Postcards story to be told The fascinating stories behind a collection of postcards which were posted more than 100 years ago will be revealed at the next meeting of Gillingham History Society on October 19. Author Helen Baggott, pictured, from Sturminster Newton has been collecting old postcards for almost 20 years. The meeting, in support with Gillingham Museum, is at Gillingham Methodist Church at 2.30pm. See gillinghammuseum.co.uk

Dorset’s Landpower cuts a swath to Prestigious National Award Landpower Robotics in Yenston near Templecombe are the local Husqvarna robotic mowing specialist. After a very successful year installing large numbers across the local area and supporting existing customers, they were awarded Husqvarna Automower Dealer of the Year. This is a national award with large number of dealers across the UK in the running. The Award took into consideration quality of install, support, service, investment, and sales. Luke Stephens joined the company at the start of the year as a robotic mowing specialist, “It’s a real credit to Amanda Tribe the director of the company and the investment she has made. “It’s great to be recognised for our expertise in the

industry of robotic mowing. “The Husqvarna Automower is a fantastic product and although the UK has been slow to adopt the idea, we are seeing a real change in thinking. The Husqvarna Automower can give you hours a week back whilst the grass looks perfectly maintained all year around, not to mention the extremely low running cost and beneﬁts for the environment against a petrol lawnmower. “Our focus for 2022 is to continue the growth and support for domestic customers, but drive forward the potential in the commercial segment such as golf courses, football pitches and schools.” As the season changes to Autumn, Landpower Robotics turns their attention to the winter servicing of machines. If you have a Husqvarna robotic mower and would like an annual service please call

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n An undated photograph, taken from Sturminster Bridge, records what must have been at the time a catastrophic event when this large tree collapsed onto the main A357 road

n Sturminster Newton FC circa 1970 in the Recreation Ground with the old scout hut in the background and, right, the Grant of Arms presented to the old Sturminster Rural District Council

n One of Sturminster’s early fire engines, acquired from the late Lord Portman at Bryanston in 1925 and, right, the Market Cross became the focus of an outpouring of grief after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997

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Did you know that Sturminster Newton had links with a shopping mall in Australia and a fire station in Finland? That Glue Hill had its own football team? Or that the Angel Gabriel

appears in Fiddleford? Author Steve Case is casting light on how life used to be and the intriguing aspects of life in this North Dorset town in his new book A Glimpse of the Past – In and Around Sturminster Newton. ‘A Glimpse of the Past’ follows Around and About

in Sturminster Newton and features more than 300 images, many previously unseen and unpublished. It includes a chapter on the much loved Sturminster Carnival, which will bring back happy memories to many, and a chapter documenting the important

historical discovery of the Hinton St Mary Mosaic. It also offers glimpses of some of the neighbouring villages – Fifehead Neville, Marnhull and Shillingstone among them. The photographs are interspersed with facts and stories, including one about

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n A wet carnival procession in 1965 when the Daleks, set on world domination, needed some human help n Part of a much larger mosaic found in Hinton St Mary in September 1963 and believed at the time to be the earliest representation of Christ found in Britain

n Just Georges Carnival entry in 2009 outside of the White Hart

fascinating history of market town Stur how Sturminster deployed a ‘lookout’ on the bridge in the 1700s and early 1800s during the smallpox outbreak, and would turn away strangers trying to enter the town. Another tale reveals how a hayrick caught fire at a farm in Okeford Fitzpaine.

Sturminster’s fire brigade was duly alerted, but some of the local lads were not prepared to sit around and brought out the retired manual fire engine from service and fought the fire themselves. By the time the horse-drawn engine finally arrived, the fire was out and

the hayrick saved. However, instead of being praised for their efforts, the lads were chastised for having put out the fire before the professionals arrived. If you are local, you may find yourself, a member of your family or a friend

featured in A Glimpse from the Past. The book is available at £14.95, from Harts of Stur, The Emporium, Stour Books and Sturminster Museum. All profits from the sale will be donated to the Sturminster Newton Heritage Trust.

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Glasto supremo’s Bid to eradicate polio now in a purple patch thanks to Rotary A sea of purple crocuses is a stunning start to spring, so why not buy some crocus corms at a special stall on Sherborne Parade on Saturday, October 23 and raise money to help eradicate polio? The Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles is urging folk to get planting for the Purple 4 Polio campaign, and are selling 40 corms for £5. While polio is now limited to just two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, many countries are still at risk of the disease returning, making continued immunisation programmes vitally important. The purple crocus is the

emblem of PolioPlus – as when the children are vaccinated their fingernail is painted with a purple dye to prevent them being vaccinated again. In September 1979, volunteers administered drops of oral polio vaccine to children in the Philippines. The subsequent immunisation campaign was such a success that it led to Rotary making polio eradication throughout the world a top priority and in 1985 Rotary launched PolioPlus. In September last year Africa was declared polio free – leaving just Afghanistan and Pakistan with the disease. GUEST OF HONOUR: Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis addresses the crowd at the Lovington Festival

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It may not have attracted headline acts or 200,000 people from across the globe, but Lovington Festival did attract Glastonbury’s legendary festival founder Michael Eavis, who was the guest of honour at this village school showstopper. Clearly the hard work of the Lovington Church of England Primary School PTA paid off, as world renowned festival father Michael gave this lively community event his blessing. Michael was witness to Lovington Festival’s very own headline acts as bright stars in the making, solo artist Alfie Galpin and band Thrifted, with music students Max Gittens, Alex

Stewart and Joshua Hayward, performed not only to a captivated crowd but to the globe’s finest festival creator. PTA chair Marie-Helene Robinson said: “Alfie’s solo performance filled his parents’ hearts with pride and wowed the crowd as this 17-year-old’s big talent filled the field and impressed all with his maturity, not least guest of honour Michael Eavis.” The beer and cider flowed, guests enjoyed pizza and hog roast and danced the night away to fantastic country music by 52nd State and brilliant classics by Twisted Vinyl. But a festival is not a festival without a procession and earlier in the day school stalwart Jenny Simmonds crowned former Lovington pupil Bella Sinclair, 11, the

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thumbs-up for village school’s festival

CROWNING GLORY: Jenny Simmonds crowns Bella Sinclair, William Hollingworth and friends, and, right, chairman MarieHelene Robinson and treasurer Ellie Hollingworth

TOP ACT: Alfie Galpin on stage and right, Harvest Queen Bella Sinclair with the Silver Bugles and Lovington School’s Pippin class. below: Micahel Eavis chats to villagers and, right, on stage with Henry Dingle and 52nd State

Harvest Queen. Now at Sexeys School in Bruton, Bella was delighted to return to Lovington and take pride of place in the procession, which was led by Somerset Army Cadet Force, The Silver Bugles led by Major Rosie Bunker, by kind permission of Colonel Rupert Elliot. These cadets perform at a wide range of community

events, entertaining everyone from Lovington residents to HRH The Queen. Mums Camilla White and Heather Trott festooned children with festival glitter and face paint while workshops enabled the children to get into the festival spirit and create stunning hedgerow floral headdresses.

Older children performed country dancing displays before scooting off to sell preloved books and toys, plus carnival glow bands and headdresses. PTA dads Justin Trott and James Hutchings created the ‘Love-a-lot’ straw bale castle, and a bouncy castle kept the children busy and active. Cary Carnival Association

and Six Pilgrims Fundraisers offered additional stalls alongside Lovington School’s Grand Raffle, Skittles and an old-fashioned coconut shy. Marie-Helene added: “The whole day was great fun and over £3,000 raised for this delightful village school.” And if it was good enough for Michael Eavis, then say no more...

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Lasting memorial and fitting tribute From being unable to speak English, how Wolfe became the Voice of Doom Wolfe fled Germany in 1937, branded ‘an Holocaust. Poignantly, on October 1, 75 years enemy of the State to be shot on sight’ and ago Göring was the first of 12 Nazis to learn unable to speak English. But by the time of the from Wolfe that their fate was to be death by trials Wolfe was considered to be the finest hanging. interpreter in the world and he was the leading There followed 12 further tribunals in which pioneer of the simultaneous translation almost 500 cases were heard involving over process that was 1,600 defendants. developed and The first trial lasted 10 introduced at months, during which Nuremberg. time the interpreters Born in Saxony in 1913, spoke six million words Wolfe was the son of a of which Wolfe was wealthy Jewish directly involved in industrialist. As such he translating one third – enjoyed a privileged including nine of the 12 upbringing. His idyllic hours Göring spent in life was changed the witness box. however in 1933 when Wolfe delivered the he was present at the opening statements and very moment Hitler the judgements and INTERPRETING HISTORY: Hermann came to power and he sentences of the court. Göring, below, commander of the witnessed what was Luftwaffe, Hitler’s designated deputy and The first and last words almost certainly the first architect of the Holocaust, was the first the defendants heard in of the Nazis leaders to learn from Wolfe act of brutality under their own language Frank that their fate was to be death by the Third Reich. therefore were uttered hanging. Goering spent twelve hours in Horrified at what by Wolfe, the man they the witness box at the International followed, including the Military Tribunal and Wolfe Frank (centre – like the judges, the disappearance and prosecutors and their above) spent nine of those hours internments of family own counsels – trusted interpreting what was being said and friends, Wolfe implicitly and for whom became an active they had the highest member of an regard. Wolfe’s underground resistance involvements ensured movement that justice was fairly and smuggled large meticulously amounts of money and interpreted and endangered Jewish translated in a way that, citizens out of Germany. it is said, shortened This eventually brought proceedings by an him to the attention of estimated three years. the Gestapo. On the In Nuremberg at 2pm on point of being arrested and sent to Dachau October 1, in what Wolfe described as the most concentration camp he fled Germany and made tense hour of his life – a world-wide radio his way to England, where he was taken in by a audience of 400 million listened as he British Army major based at Tidworth. After announced to the most prominent leaders of quickly learning our language he Nazi Germany, the sentences imposed upon established himself as a successful them by the International Military Tribunal, businessman, but he was following which the world’s media interned in 1939 as an ‘enemy dubbed him ‘The Voice of Doom’. alien’. Undaunted, he became Following Victory in Europe Wolfe camp leader and successfully was posted to the British War campaigned for his release and Crimes Executive before being to be allowed to join the British seconded onto the translation Army – where he rose to the team of the US Counsel for War rank of captain. Crimes – the body responsible for At the first tribunal, 24 of the administering the trials set up in most important leaders were put Nuremberg to prosecute prominent on trial including Hermann leaders of Nazi Germany, who had Göring, Commander of the planned, carried out, or otherwise Luftwaffe, Hitler’s designated participated in the Holocaust and deputy and architect of the other war crimes.

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A lasting tribute to the chief interpreter at The Nuremberg International War Crimes Trials and pioneer of simultaneous interpretation, has been unveiled in Mere, the village in which Hugh Wolfe Frank spent his final years. Salisbury Civic Society awarded the blue plaque, the first outside the city, as a lasting memorial to the skilful linguist who led the team of interpreters at the trials in Nuremberg of top Nazis, including Hermann Göring and Rudolf Hess. Wolfe lived in The Malt House in Castle Street between 1984 and 1987 where he wrote his memoirs. Author Paul Hooley MBE gave an address outside The Malt House, now home to Mr and Mrs Chalk at the formal unveiling, which was attended by Wolfe’s former wife Ursula Gilbert and children Geraldine and Valentine, members of Salisbury Civic Society, Captain Toby Fuller of The Royal Dragoon Guards and Captain Sam Bates of The Royal Fusiliers along with Frank and Belinda Harding of the Anglo-Jewish Association and the Association of Jewish Refugees, councillor George Jeans, Wolfe’s former housekeeper Gillian White and Mike Dilliway, the close friend to whom Wolfe entrusted his archive. Mr Hooley said: “The plaque commemorates Wolfe Frank, Chief Interpreter at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials, who chose to spend his final years in Mere – living here in The Malt House from 1984–87, where he completed the memoirs upon which my books are based. “In 1937 when Wolfe fled to this country it was the

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to interpreter at the Nuremberg trails

n The unveiling of the Blue Plaque in honour of Wolfe Frank by Mike Dilliway, who inherited Wolfe Frank’s archive, and Paul Hooley, the author of two books based upon Frank’s memoirs. Right: Pamela Hawkings, Wolfe Frank’s former clerical assistant, and Lt. Col. (retd) Philip Schofield MBE, formerly of the Royal Green Jackets Pictures: GRAHAM RUSSELL

n Left to right: Captain Fuller of The Royal Dragoon Guards, Mike Dilliway, Paul Hooley, and Captain Bates of The Royal Fusiliers (both captains, like Wolfe Frank, also served in The Royal Armoured Corps). Right: Mike Dilliway, Paul Hooley, and Frank Mercer, translator of those parts of Wolfe Frank’s memoirs written in German

n Wolfe Frank’s family (now Gilbert): Son Valentine, former wife Ursula, daughter Geraldine, granddaughter Celeste with Paul Hooley and Mike Dilliway. Right: Stephanie Siddons Deighton, chairman of Salisbury Civic Society, Paul Hooley, Pamela Hawkings and Adrienne Howell

British Army and a community on Salisbury Plain that warmly welcomed him and gave him a new start in life – acts of kindness that he so handsomely repaid. “Exactly 50 years later in 1987 it was Salisbury and Mere who once again came to his aid when he found himself in distressed circumstances. “Those same communities have now played a part in bringing about this lasting

and fitting memorial that will ensure these important historical matters will become more widely known and remembered. “In so doing they have also helped ensure the deeds and services that Wolfe gave to his adoptive country and the free world are appropriately recognized and that he will no longer be, as one leading historical publisher has recorded, ‘a wrongfully forgotten hero of the 20th century’.

“What is now known about the life, times and involvements of Wolfe would have been lost but for Mike Dilliway’s retention of his memoirs. “In recognition of his stewardship and the friendship and assistance he personally rendered to Wolfe at a time when it was most needed it is fitting for Mike to assist me in unveiling this lasting tribute to the former refugee who became, by general consensus, the finest

interpreter in the world. “He was a man whose ‘superlative scholarship, administration and intellectual integrity’, as the Office of Chief Counsel for War Crimes recorded, won him the unreserved praise of all who witnessed his performance on a world stage and who, as this plaque now records for posterity, was a major contributing factor in the undoubted success of ‘the greatest trial in history’.”

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Fun day of fundraising marks end of lockdown Light rain in the middle of the afternoon put only a slight dampener on what was indeed a super sunny summer fun day on the Crown Meadows in Blandford on September 19, the rescheduled date after it was cancelled at the last minute the month before because of a forecast of heavy rain. Held the day after the Community Expo in the Corn Exchange, hosted by the Town Council as an opportunity for local clubs and societies to display

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Poppy appeal to be launched for Legion branch centenary The Poppy Appeal 2021 will be launched in Sherborne on October 28 next to the War Memorial at 11am when 100 years of the town’s branch of the Royal British Legion will be honoured. Andrew Norton said: “Remembrance has been part of the fabric of our shared history, and • House, shed, and site clearance • Rubbish removed today it • Recycling carried out • Good/interesting items bought for cash continues • Friendly and reliable to unite people or

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Hedgehog group’s bonfires warning With the approach of Halloween and Bonfire Night, the Blandford Hedgehog Group is urging people to consider their pets and wild animals, and particularly hedgehogs. Their spokesperson Denise Montague said: “We are all aware that fireworks cause considerable stress to our pets as well as the wildlife but bonfires are also a great hazard. Hedgehogs sleep during the day and forage at night so if you are planning a

bonfire whether private or public, please move it on the day you plan to light it. “Hopefully if there are any nesting/sleeping hedgehogs underneath they will scuttle away and you can enjoy your evening without burning a small, lovely creature to death. “It is the time of year when some females will have given a later birth to hoglets which need to stay close to their mum for at least six weeks, until they are able to

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Memories to come flooding back with tour of river defences Older readers may remember the floods in Blandford in the 1970s. The only way to travel through Blandford, when it flooded, was by boat, as this photo of 1979 shows. Blandford Museum has set up a working group to research the impact of the River Stour on the development of Blandford and the neighbouring villages. Floods were an important part of this history. The WATERWAY: The pre-flood defence flood of 1979 building of the flood downstream, via the stop defences in the late 20th and hosting Henry Quinney, Assets and Maintenance logs in the Ham Car Park, early 21st centuries means Engagement Advisor with over the blue bridge and that there have been no the Environment Agency, down to the Pimperne serious floods in recent who will give a guided tour pumping station in the years. of the flood defences in Marks and Spencer’s car But how do these flood Blandford. park. defences work? It will start in the Crown Henry is a very entertaining On Thursday 28 October, Meadows, follow the river speaker, and he will cover the Stour Valley Group is

the history of flooding in the area, the geology and natural history of the Stour Valley, as well as how the flood defences work. The tour, starting 10am at the ticket machine in the lower Morrisons car park, free, and open to anyone who is interested in this topic, half term week has been chosen as it may be of particular interest to students who are studying history or geography or planning a career in engineering. Anyone who would like to join it, wearing sensible clothing and footwear is asked to let Joy Reynolds know at joy.e.reynolds@ gmail.com or on 07971 525970 to be notified if it is cancelled due to weather conditions.

Resignations leave council inoperable By Nicci Brown A parish council has been left inquorate and unable to operate after the resignation of three of its five members, including the chairman and vice-chairman A statement posted by Winterborne Whitechurch parish clerk Rob Turley on September 21 announced that “due to the resignations, the remaining councillors were unable to make any decision or statement on behalf of the council”. Notice of the vacancies was

published on September 30 giving electors until October 14 to call for an election to be held not later than December 22. In the absence of such a call, the vacancies will be filled by co-option. The resignations from the parish council of chairman Emma Parker, who remains the county councillor for the Puddletown & Lower Winterborne Ward, vicechairman Aideene Turley and Steven Pringle, followed a meeting on September 15, whose minutes are yet to be confirmed, at which a new

member was due to be co-opted to fill another vacancy on the council. It also followed meetings on August 23 at which residents and parish councillors considered a contentious application for a solar farm and ‘ecohub’ on the A354 just outside the village. After a detailed discussion with residents and representatives of the applicants Naturalis, there were no members of the public at the following parish council meeting at which councillors decided they

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were minded to support the application but expressed concerns regarding landscaping, use of a footpath, and highway issues at the entrance off the A354, calling for a full archaeological survey into the possible impact on nearby ancient sites. Over 100 representations received by Dorset Council include those of a large number of residents as well as the council’s senior landscape officer, Dorset AONB and members of Dorset CPRE.

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Stalbridge: The home of the Friendly Society By Hilary Townsend In 1945, when the first General Election after the last war was being canvassed, students from Oxford University arrived in a van with a loudspeaker. They parked in Stalbridge High Street and explained the advantages of the proposed Welfare State. It was raining hard so a lady prudently opened her window and called: “What will happen now to the Friendly Societies?” The students had no idea. They did not know that Stalbridge had a long and vital tradition of supporting Friendly Societies. On 4 September the History Society organised a talk about Stalbridge’s Friendly Societies given by Mr Philip Hoyland from Burnham on Sea, who had researched the topic for many years. Before the Welfare State sickness and unemployment were a severe hardship to working people so by paying a

Stalbridge Club Walking Day, when a brass band led a procession through the town

small subscription regularly to Friendly Societies they could get basic payments when needed. On the annual Club Walking Day all the local Friendly Societies celebrated. A brass band led a procession through the town, everyone seemed to be in their best clothes and every head was covered by a

Geoff’s been a resident in St Johns’ Almshouse for two years; he considers himself lucky to live here and wishes he’d moved in sooner. With a very varied background including working for Rolls Royce and Bentley, in electronics, aircraft and helicopters, Geoff then followed a lifelong interest in antiques to run two shops in Sherborne until he was ﬁnally persuaded to retire at 80. He came to St Johns’ a few years later when the house and garden became too much to manage and has made a happy home in the almshouse which he describes as ‘beautifully run with brilliant home-made food’! Friendships amongst residents are strong, and the relaxed atmosphere makes life very pleasant at St Johns’, Geoff says. Its position in the centre of the historic town of Sherborne means that shops, cafes and other amenities are easily reachable on foot, enabling residents to live independently, coming and going as they please.

large hat or a cap. The stewards of the Friendly Society carried individual poles topped with the Society’s emblem – a highly polished flame-like brass spearhead – and there was a celebratory meal at the Swan. In the early 19th century eleven of these pole heads had been mounted on a semi-circular wooden holder resembling a

large shining Sunburst. The speaker Mr Hoyland had brought the Sunburst with him. He was now dispersing his large collection of Friendly Society memorabilia and offered to sell the Stalbridge Sunburst to the History Society. Much thought is now being given to fundraising to buy it and return it to its home town.

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History By Robert Wellen After Queen Victoria, William Ewart Gladstone was probably the most famous person in late Victorian England. In a career lasting more than 60 years, the British statesman and Liberal politician served 12 years as Prime Minister spread over four terms beginning in 1868 and ending in 1894. In 1889, Gladstone made a 12 day West Country Whitsun tour including a visit to Gillingham on Monday, June 17 1889. A collection of ‘ephemera concerning WE Gladstone’s visit to Gillingham’ is held in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre. Gillingham had been ‘rendered gay with bunting, arches and expressions of welcome’ and Gladstone was met with the ‘liveliest satisfaction’. Gladstone said: “I am very glad to think that I am in a district where wholesale and useful domestic manufacture does something towards assisting the maintenance agricultural families. (Hear, hear) “Unhappily, there is a tendency in the rate of wages in agricultural districts to fall below the level which is customary established in the more populous districts, although such wages have been applied and economised by the rural population with wonderful thrift and a great deal of skill. “As to his being subjected, I will not say to the cruel and horrible processes which some thirty or forty years ago were applied in Ireland to force the population to leave their native country. (Cheers)

William Ewart Gladstone, right, arrives in Gillingham, above, in 1889. Below, the invitation to Liberals to attend

The day that Mr Gladstone visited Gillingham and Mere “The agricultural labourer, he commonly called, has a strong desire to attach himself more closely to the land, and to facilitate his attaching himself more closely to the land is a great object of public policy, a great and worthy object of the cares and thoughts of statesmen and of Parliaments. (Hear, hear) “I am not particularly sanguine about the present

Parliament. (Hear, hear, and laughter). I look to the early creation of one that will be great deal better and one that will do more justice both to you and your fellow-subjects in Ireland, for whose interests I rejoice to observe everywhere the most lively and spontaneous feeling, which indicates on the part the people of this country a strong and deep conviction that the cause of the Irish

people, and the cause of the English, Scotch, and Welsh people, is really one cause. “Freedom, justice, truth, equity, reasonable regard to all relative rights. They are that one and sufficient foundation upon which the welfare of the entire community from one end of these islands to the other will, by the blessing of God, be perfectly and happily preserved.” (Cheers)

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MPs’ round-up

Going local would help ease supply chain problems Many farmers and local suppliers, not just in West Dorset, but across the country, have felt held to ransom by vast supermarkets. For example, some of our farmers have been threatened with having their milk contracts torn up by one supermarket if they refused to sell their calves to that chain. And farmers often must provide their accounts so the supermarket can decide the profit margin the farmer can make with no room whatsoever for negotiation. At the Conservative conference last week, I contributed to the policy debate on the future of English farming where I was able to express my hope that the current supply chain situation we are seeing will change because it is not resilient. I’ve advocated a

MP for West Dorset Chris Loder much more diverse and local supply approach and one that reduces miles-travelled, one that offers more consumer choice and one that is fairer to suppliers and HGV drivers. I believe the supply chain issues we are seeing are because of heavily centralised delivery structures and we now must

grasp this nettle and private sector businesses that have made hundreds of millions in profit should change it rather than blame the government. I argued if lorry drivers were directly employed, had better terms and conditions and facilities, along with fairer prices for the farmers – a more robust local system would result, in better choice and value for the consumer, because I no longer think that that our farmers are in a free-market economy. What I believe has happened to the supply chain network is that huge companies have screwed down a centralised supply chain network and it’s starting to break. I’m a conservative and proud of it, but corporate greed at the expense of supply chain resilience and a free market must be challenged, especially when it harms our

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rural communities and providers. When farmers receive less for their meat or milk, we know that this is not passed on to the consumer. When HGV driving employees are made redundant in favour of a cheap agency staff providers to drive lorries, where does that saving go? The answer is in the record profits that supermarkets like Tesco have announced just recently. Not the farmer, nor the 24/7 truck drivers and that is why we have a problem with the HGV network. I believe the current situation should prompt industry to ensure a more diverse and resilient supply chain and that their suppliers and lorry drivers are fairly treated, and despite what you may have read elsewhere last week, that is what I am contributing to this debate.

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County has its part to play in Global Britain ambition The Prime Minister was in New York last month, embarking on an essential mission of climate diplomacy ahead of Britainhosting of the COP26 summit in Glasgow in just a few weeks time. It is tremendous to see the UK playing a leading role on the world stage. As a country, just in the past year or so we have hosted the G7 summit and developed a covid-19 vaccine for the world, meanwhile new trade deals are being signed at pace. We are stepping-up to ambition of ‘Global Britain’ we hear so much about, promoting democracy, peaceand human rights. But what we don’t hear so much about, is global Somerset… When I was last in America, I remember being offered

Somerton & From MP David Warburton Cheddar cheese in just about every sandwich shop and burger bar I sampled. Of course, this wasn’t proper Cheddar – the floppy orange specimen on offer was a mere shadow of the genuine article. But the point remains that Somerset-inspired cheese is known and enjoyed around the globe. And I can

attest that there are no better role models for the world of cheese than those produced by the many farms in Somerton and Frome – Longmans, Godminster, Keen's, Montgomery, Barber's, Wyke Farms; to name just a few. Somerset is certainly known for its delicious food, but our county hasn’t always played host to good cooking. King Alfred famously burnt the cakes of the lady who gave him shelter on the Somerset Levels, only to be chastised by the woman who did not realise she was hosting a King. While this story may be apocryphal, what happened next is historical fact. Alfred – the only English monarch in to be given the epithet “the Great” – rallied his armies near

King Alfred’s Tower near Stourhead and went on to defeat the Viking Great Army. Undeniably, this set-in motion a chain of events that would lead to a unified England, which would influence centuries of British, European and World history to follow. And as Alfred’s armies were mustering, is not at all unlikely that they trampled over the long, thin stetch of land whichnow goes by the name of the A303. As history marches on, we have recently broken new ground (quite literally) with the start of works to dual the A303 between Sparkford and Ilchester. Congestion on the A303 has been an exacerbating issue for us here, more so than ever this summer.

Restoring and improving trust in our police Anyone harvesting and storing apples will know that one rotten apple can spoil the whole barrel. The taint of ‘poison’ spreads through them infecting and affecting all. And so it is with so many walks of life. A rogue politician, clergyman, medic, teacher weakens public respect and confidence while sapping the energy of their peers. Many of us will have grown up with the advice from parents – ‘if you’re ever lost; find a policeman’. Policing is delivered by consent in our country. We call them, not for semantic reasons, a police service rather a police force. The contract of consent is a finally balanced one. It has evolved over the decades. It is consent built on trust. Faith that the police are there to protect us, uphold the Rule of Law and abide by the rules themselves. We are tremendously well served here in Dorset. All my engagements with the police have been professional, cordial and helpful. When I have sought

MP for North Dorset Simon Hoare to raise an issue on behalf of a constituent they have been responsive and engaged. Our rural part of the county needs as much attention as the urban areas. I am encouraged by the approach coming from our new Police & Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable. Gillingham is enduring a spate of break-ins at the moment and local councillors and I are meeting with the commissioner and police to discuss the situation and resolve it. This is how the policing contract should work. The police, rather like Caesar’s

Wife, need to be beyond reproach. The horrific case of Sarah Everard and her murderer Wayne Couzens has thrown a glaring light on that need. The ancient, classical question: “quis custodiet ipsos custodes?” (who will guard the guards themselves) has a terrible relevance. To consider for even a nanosecond that to run to those we trust if in need or trouble might see us career into the arms of someone who will harm us is chilling. ‘Lessons will be learned’ is no longer acceptable. An urgent root and branch review of monitoring and assessment of serving police officers seems long overdue. The somewhat relaxed approach to these public safety impacting issues cannot continue. It is tempting to think – this is just a Metropolitan Police issue. The public at large, and women in particular, are justified to feel a loss of faith. The public should not have to ask to see a warrant card. Should not have to check if body cams are being worn.

Members of the public should not feel even a tingle of a need to ask ‘is everything ok’. No one should ever feel the need to ask themselves – is this officer doing their job or setting up their own crime. No one should have to ask – am I safe with the Police. But, and this is important, it’s not just the public who are worried; the police are too. One officer said to me ‘people are looking at us differently now. There’s a sense of distance between us’. The urgent task is to eradicate that distance. I’m not so naïve as to think that no rotten apple will enter the police. What we need to know is that internal, and externally reviewable, proactive governance, supervision and assessment processes are in place to identify and remove those of concern. I will be working with our local Dorset Police to make sure trust is not just restored but improved. We are at a critical moment for the principle of policing by consent.

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Gardeners’ tribute

EPIC TREK: Lorraine Williams and supporters

Lorraine gets there in the end Lorraine Williams from Stalbridge has reached the finishing line of her epic walking adventure covering a virtual distance from Lands End to John O’Groats in memory of her late-husband. Lorraine lost her beloved husband Bertram to Alzheimer’s almost four

years ago, and, spurred on by lockdown last year, she has walked 875 miles and raised almost £2,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society. Lorraine said: “Many thanks to everyone for their sponsorship with my virtual End to End walk. “I started in October last year and it was going very well until a fall at home put NOVEMBER SUNDAY LUNCH .............................. 21 Nov £45 me KINGSTON LACEY CHRISTMAS & LIGHTS ....... 4 Dec £55 back four

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months. “I have received sponsorship from people I have never met, which is amazing almost £2.000 raised thanks to all you wonderful people. My gratitude and very best wishes to you all.” n Sponsorship for The Alzheimer’s Society is open until October 25. If you would like to sponsor Lorraine please take a look at her Just Giving page at

Wincanton and District Gardeners Association paid tribute to Inge Nicholls who has kept the town in full flower for many years. The association presented the Banksian Medal to Inge at the annual flower show. Richard D’Arcy said: “Inge has led and organised the Wincanton Town Planting Scheme for many years. She is also our flower show coordinator and meeting refreshments organiser.” The annual meeting on October 1 was followed by an illustrated talk by Castle Gardens on grasses.

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Slow progress on work to repave Blandford town centre’s streets Progress has been slower than forecast on the project to repave Blandford town centre after a number of issues arose when the workmen moved in on September 6. On September 24, by which time work should have been almost complete on both sides of East Street from Sheep Market Hill to Church Lane, and from the Crown Hotel to Bell Inn Yard in West Street, the paving had been relaid along only half the route beside the church wall in East Street, and only half the area in West Street, where traffic had been reduced to oneway allowing motorist to enter but not leave the town. The project was virtually brought to a halt when county councillor Nocturin Lacey-Clarke reported to the town council that problems arising included the unexpected

discovery of concrete under the original paving slabs, the failure of one of the work gangs to attend, health and safety issues in working in close proximity to pedestrians, resulting in the laying of the new paving taking twice as long as expected. The partly completed West Street section was made safe for pedestrians to use and the one-way system, which driven many motorists to divert around the bypass, was removed while the team focused on the area by the town pump, where the pavement is being widened on one side to provide improved pedestrian visibility, and work is now almost complete. The delays prompted much negative comment on social media, but there was also much praise for the new paving where it had been laid.

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A £750,000 cash injection has secured the future of Shaftesbury’s Westminster Memorial Hospital – with a new access road and a dedicated mental health unit. A report by the CCG in 2017 identified a number of issues at the hospital, and supporters were gravely concerned the report could lead to its demise. But a successful Save Our Beds campaign won the day, and now the hospital’s Friends group are celebrating having addressed one of the main criticisms of the report – access. In 2019 they bought a house neighbouring the hospital grounds, costing £490,000 and set about a £40,000 project to convert it into a mental health clinic, with internet access – previously clinical staff would have to drive to the hospital to file their reports. The garden of the house was made into car parking and made way for a new access road, costing about £250,000. “Previously you couldn’t get a fire engine into the hospital site,” said Friends chairman Julian Prichard. “The report was really saying the hospital wasn’t fit for purpose, so we had to do something to address the issues raised.” He added: “We did what we could to rectify problems to take away the CCG’s reasons for closing the hospital, and access was absolutely critical.” The new access road was opened by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Dorset, Angus Campbell, with special guests North Dorset MP Simon Hoare, Dorset Council chairman Val Pothecary, NHS staff, and trustees past and present

ROAD TO RECOVERY: Alison Low, matron of Westminster Memorial Hospital (centre right), Angus Campbell and Julian Prichard, Chair of the Friends of Westminster Memorial Hospital Pictures: JAMES THRIFT

Hospital’s future secured as new access road is opened

IT’S OPEN: Julian Prichard, Chair of the Friends of Westminster Memorial Hospital, Angus Campbell, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Dorset and, right, Simon Hoare, MP for North Dorset

from the Friends of Westminster Memorial Hospital. The project aims to ease problems highlighted in Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group’s ‘Strategic Outline Case for a Community Hub in Shaftesbury / Gillingham Final Draft June 30 2017’, which noted access issues. The document said: “The site is land-locked and accessible by a narrow lane, meaning that it would be very challenging to address these access issues.” Mr Prichard added: “Anyone arriving at or leaving the patients’ car park will know of the previous difficulties encountered when meeting

other vehicles and this will substantially improve the patient experience by increasing the parking area and allowing flow through the site. “The access road will also allow easy access for emergency vehicles into both sides of the hospital.” Chris Lawrence, Dorset HealthCare’s Director of Estates and Facilities, said: “We are very grateful to the Friends of Westminster Memorial Hospital for funding this project. “The improvements to the site have given us five extra spaces and also connected the car parks on Abbey Walk and Magdalene Lane. “This ensures our patients can easily find any unused

spaces as they arrive, without adding to the traffic along the two adjacent lanes and the B3091 Bimport. “The new access road has also helped resolve a ‘pinch point’ where vehicles were entering and leaving through one entrance. The improved traffic flow will benefit staff and patients, and provide a better visitor experience overall.” The access project is the largest funded by the Friends to date. Funding came from legacies. Julian added: “I would like to thank everyone who has given so generously to the Friends. It is only with such amazing support that this project has been possible. “I would also like to say how grateful we are to Dorset HealthCare, who have worked hard to bring this project to fruition, and all the staff at the hospital who provide such wonderful health care.” n To find out how to support the Friends, go to friendsofwmh.org.uk

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History group is inspired by tapestry to tell town’s own story A local group is exploring the medieval history of Blandford and is planning to produce a tapestry, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, to tell the story of the town. It is thought that Blandford (later known as Forum) developed as a market town, shortly after the Norman conquest. It was sited on higher ground, above the marsh next to the ford which crossed the River Stour. The church was built by 1120.

HISTORY: Part of the Bayeux Tapestry which has inspired the group creating a Blandford Tapestry

Early names were: Cheeping Blanford, (1208), Blanford Super-Stur (1279) and Bleneford Cheping (1331). The street pattern was pretty much as we know it today, with long narrow burgage plots leading back from the

main roads. Project co-ordinator Melanie Wyles said: “The idea is to produce a 21st century interpretation, using a variety of influences and techniques We would like to produce it using recycled materials if

possible. We are also thinking of linking it to video and sound installations. If you would like to be part of this community project to record the history of our town, please contact me at wyles.melanie@gmail.com.”

Care home’s café is just your cup of tea At Barchester’s Trinity Manor care home in Sherborne, some key townsfolk recently gathered to discuss some exciting new plans for a dementia friendly café to be held in the home; aiming to provide people in and around the Sherborne area, with somewhere to come together, in a safe and social way. The aim of the café is to provide a warm and friendly space for people to come and enjoy a cuppa and a delicious homemade cake, make friendships, socialise or share help and advice should they need it. The café will also be a dementia friendly place to come with a loved one or friend and know that they will be surrounded by friendly, understanding faces. The ‘Trinity Café’ as it will be known, is hoping to run on a monthly basis to start out, with hopes for more frequent café sessions,

DEMENTIA FRIENDS: People gather to discuss the new facility

dependent upon demand. General manager of Trinity Manor Sohail Daniel said: “We are so proud to offer Trinity Manor to the community as a place to come and socialise. We are hoping to offer some entertainment and special guest speakers, but ultimately we want for those

who attend the café to voice what they would like to see as part of the offerings. It’s been wonderful to discuss the plans with other healthcare professionals as well as counsellors here in Sherborne, to understand what it is we need to offer, but we especially want to ensure that those who feel

alone know that they have a place to come and feel like a valued member of the community.” With the launch date yet to finalised, but due imminently, anyone who would be interested in attending the Trinity Café is encouraged to call the home on 01935 815972.

Cancer support group launches with informal get-together If you are someone who has been affected by cancer as a patient, a carer, family member or colleague, support will soon be available in Sherborne. Macmillan Cancer Support, together with patient groups, is looking to start a cancer support group in the town

where members of the community can offer peer support and help each other. Link worker Vicky Morland said: “We know it can be beneficial for people to share practical tips, experiences and provide emotional support to each other. “It can also be fun and a

chance to make new friends. “We are holding an informal event in October (whilst maintaining covid-19 social distancing) so people can see what a support group is all about. “There will be a chance to meet members of other local cancer support groups to chat

about how they got started and to see what they get up to.” The meeting is in the lounge at Manor Court Retirement Housing, Newland, Sherborne, on October 26 between 2pm and 4pm. Coffee, tea and cake will be served.

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The Friends of Blandford Community Hospital are continuing to support the hospital and local community, but have had to adapt activities in line with the Government’s legislation, impacting both on services and trading activity. The trustees say the ongoing impact of the pandemic is the most significant risk currently facing the charity. The receipt of two large legacies during the year ended March 2021 more than offset reductions in donations, Gift Aid, memberships (which have dropped from 884 to 756) and other trading income when the charity shops closed and fundraising activities were cancelled. An increase of over a million pounds over the previous year is recorded in their annual report, published after the AGM was cancelled in July, shows an increase of over a million pounds over the previous year. But the reductions are expected to continue to have a significant impact on income in the current year, and the trustees say the ongoing impact of the covid-19 pandemic is the most significant risk currently facing the charity. The report welcomed the completion in May last year

HONOURS: Gill Wood, Senior Sister Tarrant Ward, Di Sale Friends Secretary, Mac McLaughlin Friends President, Sharon Munday Activities Co-ordinator Tarrant Ward, at the presentation of NHS Dorset lapel badges to staff at Blandford Community Hospital

Staff honoured by Hospital Friends for pandemic work of the Musculoskeletal Suite project to which the Friends have committed £300,000, enabling patients to be supported in a local ‘one stop shop’ instead of having to visit other facilities. And they again supported Life Education Wessex and funded a councillor helping children who are experiencing difficulty at The Blandford School. Total spending last year on charitable activities amounted to £60,639, including that on the hospital, the minibus and community volunteers scheme, and contributions

to health related projects within the wider community. The main project in the coming year will be upgrading the old operating theatre into a new, modern treatment facility. On September 1, they presented members of the staff with North Dorset NHS lapel badges, thanking them all for their dedication and hard, long hours given to the hospital during the covid pandemic. The charity shops are now back open, and the hospital car service is also up and operating but Friends president Mac McLaughlin

said the pandemic has had an effect on their numbers of volunteers in both shops and car drivers. He said: “At present, our minibus shopping and “days out” trips is on hold until social distancing regulations are eased. We would very much welcome new volunteers for all activities, and new members since membership has fallen during the lockdown period.” n To find out more about the charity, joining or volunteering, see the website friendsof blandford.org.uk.

Parishioners pack refurbished Reformed church for reopening Parishioners flocked to The United Reformed Church in Mere for a special opening weekend to celebrate its major modern makeover. A concert was performed to full capacity on Friday, with music from Gillingham Imperial Silver Band, MADS (Mere Amateur Dramatic Society) and Penny Bank Writers. The open day was

held on Saturday with a United Service on Sunday. A lift to take people to the

upper floor has been installed, a modern entrance for easy access has been

built, and with surround sound, a new kitchen and heating system will give this ancient church a contemporary edge for the community to enjoy. George Jeans said: “Some thought, as the conversion had to be driven by a small group, it would not happen, however the disbelievers were proved wrong.”

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Many GPs do a great job under trying I am writing following the letter from Bill Sims (BVM Oct 1). Naturally I was disappointed to read of his friend’s experience with their GP’s surgery; clearly that would be very frustrating. However, I think that the other side of the coin must also be published. I recently had a hearing test and the audiologist gave me a letter to pass to my GP suggesting further investigation might be required. I dropped it into my surgery on a Friday, the surgery rang me on the following Monday and made an appointment for me to see a GP on the Thursday of the same week. Now, at the best of times I would be impressed by that quick response to what was only a routine matter but, in the current circumstances, I find it remarkable. GPs have a very tough job to do which involves far more than only seeing patients in surgery. They have mountains of correspondence every day from hospitals, patients, clinics and laboratories to be followed up, they often have to spend time making referrals especially for more complex cases, they have emergency appointments to fit in and advice and/or requests from central government to understand and implement. In addition, partners in their practice have a business to run with all the resultant responsibilities for training, recruitment, staff management, accounting etc. Most GPs do a great job under difficult circumstances and, contrary to what you may think, they do not earn a fortune. Lesley Wilcox Briantspuddle n Following your article on my son Will, who is currently raising for The Brain Tumour Charity, an anonymous donation was handed in to the headmaster at Wyke Primary school. We would like to thank the kind

experiencing with truck drivers in the forefront? It is these narrow and partisan attitudes which are totally unhelpful in the complex society in which we now live. Arthur Simmonds Shaftesbury

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donor very much indeed for their donation, gift and letter. Leah and William Alexander, Gillingham n I enjoy reading the comments by our local MPs and for balance you have also included the Chairman of North Dorset Lib Dems. But while I respect our local MP for North Dorset for being inclusive so not containing any overtly party political content, I am disappointed by the comments by the MP for West Dorset both in last week’s BVM and the previous one. Chris Packham has done wonders for wildlife both as a presenter of Springwatch programme and other series, highlighting the plight of the natural world and what can be done to enhance it and futureproof it against climate change. I was very disturbed to see him maligned by Chris Loder. Then in the most recent issue, he has made disparaging remarks about the bishops AND their letter to The Guardian. To deal with the latter this newspaper is

one of very few if not the only owned by its readers. Most of the others are owned by billionaire moguls who have a populist or right-wing agenda. Far from disparaging the bishops’ efforts to defend immigrants illegal or otherwise, it is cowardly on his part to attack a large number of people who come across the Channel in desperation when no other alternative is open to them. I agree we have a duty to the Afghans after the Taliban takeover but where is our humanity when we turn away such desperate people who have little voice to defend themselves against this kind of rhetoric? Looking at the very diverse society we now have, so many of these refugees and immigrants from the Hitler era onwards, have arrived in desperation and subsequently contributed a great deal to our society. We have now cut ourselves off from a lot of European migration via Brexit. Who do we have to blame for the dire labour shortages we are

n I recently walked from North St to the Town Hall in Wincanton, via Coneygore Lane, Carrington Way and the High St. The open area of Coneygore is well tended, thanks to Steve Lee and his merry men, as are the private houses of Les Rosiers Grove and Carrington Way. However, we then come to the area occupied by the fibreoptic telecom boxes. It is frankly a jungle; the only saving grace is that the growth hides the broken road grit container. Am I right in assuming that BT have responsibility for this area? At this point the weed growth at road edge and pavement edge commences, and continues to the High St, giving a run-down image. The local businesses of Wakeley & Sons and Victoria’s Hair Salon maintain their exteriors well, within the constraints of having, I believe, private landlords. We then come to the next eyesore – the old Health Centre. This is also, I believe, privately owned, and no attempt is made to maintain it. Not a good advertisement for Wincanton, right opposite one of the main car parks where visitors are likely to park. Can the owners not be encouraged to make some effort to help our civic image? A brisk walk out to and down the High St takes us past a number of establishments who are striving to make their business plans work and at the same time enhance the image of our town as a destination. These efforts are hampered by the worst blight on our town centre, the old White Horse. One must assume that the scaffolding is there to hold the building up

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circumstances, for less than you think rather than facilitate repairs! Who owns this eyesore, and are they not under any obligation to attend to it before it becomes a danger? I am no supporter of much that the EU does, but some of our erstwhile partners have laws or systems that can enforce the clean-up of sites that affect the civic image. We end our walk at the Town Hall, seat of our Town Council. Come on Madam Mayor and elected councillors, please grip this problem, or at least announce the reasons why nothing is done, and clearly state where responsibility lies. Name and address supplied n With the problem over the lack of Eastern European workers – why not employ all these refugees, those who we are obviously going to allow to remain, in safe and acceptable standard mobile homes, working on farms and in slaughterhouses, getting paid, children in local schools, with access to the Health Service? It could be some sort of contract on getting citizenship or whatever. They are very quick learners and unlike the locals, they are not hampered by benefits or the cost of living, they are prepared to work hard and won’t get back in trouble by Wednesday. It will tide us over until technology or pay evolves. Anne Booth, Shaftesbury n Your previous edition (October 1) carried an article describing the desire of one of our local MPs, Dr Andrew Murrison, to “strike deeper and broader deals with all our trading partners”. Based on 2018 statistics, the UK fleet of HGVs covered 17.1 billion (17.1x10⁹) miles. At an average diesel consumption per vehicle of nine miles per gallon, conversion to electricity would require the output of 12,800 wind turbines. I wonder how this miracle of

Yesterday’s Vale: Fontmell Magna FONTMELL MAGNA. The school’s 140 children doing their daily exercises for the benefit of the photographer in the school yard in 1913, with Gable Cottage on the right. The 1902 Education Act added regular physical education to the curriculum. Until 1926 virtually the entire village was owned by the banking Glyn family, and it was they who paid for the building of the West Street school in 1864, as well as houses for both a master and matron. The school is now St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School and happily flourishes with about 180 pupils. STALBRIDGE. Anglesey Cottages, The Ring. The row of ten semi-detached owe their name to the 1st Marquess of Anglesey, whose family had converting diesel to electricity will be achieved, as at the time of my calculation, the UK had about 9,000 turbines. And government policy is to trade with ever-more distant countries whilst aiming for a carbonneutral economy. Converting our growing fleet from diesel to electricity can only be compared with converting water to wine. But perhaps our government has some so far undiscovered miraculous powers... Colin Marsh, Gillingham n I have only just caught up with the above edition and would like to come to the

owned Stalbridge – and 17 other villages in Dorset and Somerset – since the late 18th century. Each had two bedrooms, an acre of land, piped water, and a privy. They were built in the wake of the agricultural riots of 1830 as a way of providing out of work labourers with a roof over their head and local employment. It was hoped that their wives and daughters would get work as glovers, and that ‘means should be found for procuring some employment for Labourers in making Baskets etc during the long winter evenings.’ The cottages were all sold at the 1918 auction, mostly for £100, but only two were bought by their tenants, who included three carters, two farm labourers, a mason, a road labourer and contractor.

defence of Blandford following a letter on your Letters Page. The correspondent (in my opinion) was unduly disparaging about Blandford. Okay, dog mess on the pavement is disagreeable. However, I don’t think Blandford looks particularly scruffy compared with other places. It is a busy country town with very interesting small shops. Two extremely good book shops, a supermarket right in the centre, one over the river, and another one at the other end of town. A market right in the centre every week. Buses to destinations all over Dorset.

And FREE parking if you are fit enough to walk over the bridge. Plus – what is the problem with washing hanging outside flats ? If you have no garden and can’t afford a tumble drier how are you going to get the washing dry ? Tumble driers are very expensive to run and I’d opt for solar power any day – much more ecologically sound. The new shops in Wimborne seem to be mainly ‘trendy’ and expensive and here-today-gonetomorrow. Nothing wrong with that, but for day-to-day shopping not so useful. J Hukins Sturminster Marshall

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So what happens to renewable energy n Extinction Rebellion (ER) want to see an immediate end to gas fired power stations in favour of renewable energy sources. They have invited members of the public to take part in “grown-up conversations” on how to tackle climate change (“ER activists call for end to fossil fuel in climate protest”, New Blackmore Vale, Oct 1). If they want to be taken seriously, ER should first have a credible strategy to keep the power grid going on the days when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine. They propose battery storage backup, but the technology is not there yet to do this costeffectively at scale. Scientists at the University of Oxford have calculated that 10 calm and overcast days would require battery storage capacity of 14 trillion watt hours. With current battery technology, this would cost £4.5 trillion, which is more than four times public sector spending in the UK in 2020-21. One renewable energy source that is more reliable than the wind or sunshine in the UK is wave power, but tidal barrage projects have been rejected in the past because of the damage they might do to estuarine ecology. They also have a high price tag, but so do nuclear plants. Like it or not, gas-fired power stations will have a role to play in the orderly transition to a carbon-free energy grid until we have sufficient carbon-free backup capacity to intermittent renewable energy sources, be that nuclear power or something else. To quote the economist Milton Friedman “There is no such thing as a free lunch”. Gordon Lethbridge, Sherborne n Concerning the difficulty of getting face-toface appointments with

extraordinary state of affairs before the huge respect they enjoyed is damaged irreparably. Name and address supplied

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doctors, could I invite a GP to explain in your pages WHY this is the case? Appearances suggest their unions are determined to use the pandemic as an opportunity to unilaterally change their working conditions to suit themselves, with no consultation or discussion. Is that true? The NHS reports there were 13.7 million in-person consultations nationally in August, one million down on the previous month and more than 5 million fewer than the pre-covid figure for August 2019. GPs are conspicuously the only medics’ group refusing to resume normal service, regardless of the implications for patients, many of whom struggle with inadequate video and telephone alternatives. As one hospital consultant recently said to me, ‘it’s gone beyond a joke now’. I recently had what I assumed to be a chest infection (all covid tests negative) and sought medical advice when

my condition deteriorated. Having entered my symptoms into the 111 website I was eventually called back by a doctor. She decided someone should listen to my chest and contacted my GP surgery to arrange that while I waited on the line. When she came back to me a few minutes later, the shock in her voice was unmistakable. The surgery receptionist, with no clinical training, had refused to accept the doctor’s recommendation and insisted on speaking to me. ‘What is it that you want!’ were her first words when I was patched through, in a tone of an irritated parent to a tiresome child. I did eventually get to see a nurse-practitioner but the frosty behaviour I encountered during that appointment was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in the NHS before. Clearly those who need a face-to-face appointment, even at the recommendation of a doctor, are on the naughty step. It is time for GPs to be honest about the reasons for this

n Fingerposts: Dorset Icons As Michael Wilson indicated in his letter to NBVM of 1st October, one iconic image that is unique to Dorset is its fingerposts, the old road signs featuring a white or occasionally red metal roundel or finial. They are a common feature of the Dorset countryside and are a legacy of the early road system. It is important that they are not damaged and are preserved. Of the 1,300 or so fingerposts thought to exist in the 1950s, less than half survive today. Now the Local Authority no longer has a remit to repair them, both the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Dorset CPRE (the local branch of the Countryside Charity) are keen to support local ‘Fingerpost Champions’ to save these signs from extinction and restore them back to their former glory. Hundreds of signs are being renewed by community groups, and individuals. Roger Bond (Normtec) co-ordinates the Dorset AONB Fingerpost restoration project, working from his home workshop. Normtec are restoring existing letting and numbers to their former glory whilst Coles Castings provide new stock ready for painting. If cost is an issue, then Dorset AONB can offer the services of the Dorchester and Blandford Men’s Sheds, and HMP Guys Marsh and Youth Offenders Institute on Portland. Dorset CPRE offer a small grants scheme for people wanting to restore fingerposts using the correct materials as set out by the Dorset AONB. These grants are available across Dorset and are worth £100-£200 per post.

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when there’s no sun shining, or wind? Currently we have spent £15,352 on grants for 105 fingerposts with a further 16 that have been approved but not paid for, with many in North and West Dorset, including Melbury Abbas, Winterborne Stickland, East Stour, and Yetminster to name

a few. For further information and how to apply for a grant contact: info@dorsetcpre.org.uk Peter Neal – Vice-President, Dorset CPRE. Rupert Hardy – Chairman, North Dorset Group Dorset CPRE

Address: Dorset CPRE, PO Box 9018, Dorchester, DT1 9G7 n I have just read Simon Hoare’s column in edition 27. He states: “We are an ageing population with a falling birth rate.”

True? Then why is there such profligate house building going on in Gillingham and doubtless other local areas? Perhaps I am missing something here. Paul Cumberland (Address supplied)

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE LICENSING ACT 2003 R LUKINS FITNESS LTD do hereby give notice that we have applied to the licensing Authority at Dorset Council for a Premises licence at STUD FARM PIMPERN, BLANDFORD, DT11 8XA The Application is to allow us to ;- RETAIL SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR CONSUMPTION ON & OFF THE PREMISES 11AM TO 11PM DAILY Any person wishing to make representations to this application may do so by writing to Licensing, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ or email licensingteamb@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk not later than 28 days after the date of this notice. 23RD SEPTEMBER 2021 A copy of this application can be viewed at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with this application, the maximum fine on summary conviction being £5,000

Notice is hereby give that Jayanath Poominathan has applied in respect of LITTLE BUDDHA FOOD & NEWS LTD of Station Road, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4PY for a New Premises Licence under the Licencing Act 2003 to allow for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises Monday - Sunday between 5.30am to 11.00pm. Representations to this application must be made in writing by 01.11.2021 to the Licensing Authority, The Licensing office. County Hall Dorchester DT1 1XJ. 01305 838028, dorsetcouncil.gov.uk where applications can be inspected during office hours. It is an offence liable on summary conviction to a maximum fine of £5000 to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application.

GILLIAN MARGARET GUNNER (DECEASED) Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the above named, late of Abbey View Nursing and Residential Home, Bristol Road, Coldharbour, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4HD formerly of Ashley House 118 Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DT, who died on 26/06/2021, are required to send written particulars thereof to the undersigned on or before 16/12/2021, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims and interests of which they have had notice. MACLACHLAN SOLICITORS, Blackmore Vale House, Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QJ

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NEW: Undercover Restaurant Reviewer When it comes to restaurant or food recommendations, Wincanton rarely pops up with a suggestion. But now I can reveal not one, but two welcoming venues each with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and of course – great food! I’m not going to beat about the bush here, I can honestly say that I have discovered the BEST sandwiches I have ever eaten! Where is this? The Lovington Bakery on Wincanton High Street. It wasn’t even a one off - I went back earlier today (you have to double check when you make such big claims) and bought a sandwich to take away.

At home, my dogs watched on, eyes wide as I devoured a generously filled chicken, mayonnaise and salad sandwich. Not a crumb was spared to their dismay and I am wondering if I will even need an evening meal later? Lovington Bakery don’t just sell sandwiches, they make delicious pizza and the fresh

pastries and bread will leave you drooling. We have now taken to regularly buying their Sourdough bread, it certainly beats some big brands we have tried. And the bakery boasts its own little café, so you can sit inside and enjoy your food, a hot drink and a massive Chelsea bun if you can fit it in! On our travels, we also discovered Cale Park Kitchen, based in, you guessed it, Cale Park. This venue is perfect for people with small children, it boasts the Mini Town Play upstairs of which you wouldn’t know was there, and people on the hunt for a delicious filling

breakfast or lunch before hitting the playground. The staff here are incredible – smiling, helpful and always ready with a cloth when the children send their drinks flying! Must not forget to mention that a cup of tea here is a MUG of tea – there are no small measures at Cale Park Kitchen. So next time you are in or whizzing past Wincanton on the A303, take a visit and support these small businesses which like all small businesses, have no doubt had a tough time keeping going over the last two years and enjoy some great food in Wincanton. And tell your friends!

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Spread the news: The Real Cure now By Miranda Robertson

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A Shaftesbury couple are enjoying yet more accolades for their charcuterie – with two stars in the Great Taste Awards for their two newest products. James and Lucy Smart launched The Real Cure six years ago, and have since gathered many gongs for their salamis, chorizos and more. They now have Great Taste Awards for every product they’ve made since 2014. This year they entered their new Fennel & White Pepper Salami and Dorset Nduja – a spicy, spreadable salami – into the Great Taste awards and scooped a prestigious two stars for both. “We’re absolutely thrilled to receive awards for these products in this year’s awards,” said James. “Spicy, spreadable salami Nduja is a fantastic ingredient for cooking, using on pizza or simply enjoyed spread on toast. Our Fennel & White Pepper is a classic and aromatic salami that’s perfect for serving up as part of a

MORE ACCOLADES: James and Lucy Smart of The Real Cure

cheese and charcuterie board. Many of our customers at local delis, pubs and restaurants serve it.” Spreadable salami is the new kid on the block in British gastronomy, and much in vogue with top chefs. Its higher fat content allows for

RECIPE DORSET NDUJA MUSSELS This vibrant mussel dish is pepped up with spicy, spreadable Dorset nduja for an easy mid-week meal. Our punchy Dorset Nduja lifts this humble mussel dish to a whole new level. This spicy, spreadable salami is inspired by the traditional Italian Nduja and Spanish Sobrasada, using free range pork and hot, sweet red chillies. We use Calabrian chillies to give our Dorset take on the Nduja an authentic heat. As well as a fabulous recipe

the traditionally firm food to be pasted on to crusty bread or – and if you need inspiration take a look at their recipes on this page – added to a host of dishes. In addition to the Italian Nduja, The Real Cure also make a spreadable Spanish

ingredient, Nduja is equally delicious simply spread on sourdough or crackers. Serves 4 Punchy Dorset Nduja lifts this humble mussel dish to a whole new level. INGREDIENTS 1kg mussels, cleaned 100g Dorset Nduja 1 white onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 150ml white wine ½ small bunch coriander

sobrasada to spread on your carbs of choice. The pair use meat sourced from James’ parents’ farm near Fontmell Magna, plus wild meats and free range local meats. The products take months to make – so they’ve been beavering

METHOD STEP 1 Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add the the garlic and Dorset Nduja and cook for 1 minute, breaking up the nduja with the back of a spoon. STEP 2 Add the mussels and white wine. Stir well before covering with a lid and cooking for 5 minutes, shaking the pan to ensure all the mussels have opened up. Discard any which remain closed. STEP 3 Stir in the chopped coriander and serve in 4 bowls with sourdough.

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adding a great deal of spice to your life

GREAT TASTE: Dorset Nduja bread, fennel and white pepper salami, nduja sweetcorn and, below, smoking their own salami

away on their Christmas stock for some time now. As well as being able to buy their produce at local farm shops and delis (prices range from £4.40 for some sliced charcuterie to £40 for a gift hamper), The Real Cure products can also be found in that Mecca for foodies Fortnum & Mason in London. Their reputation is such that they were selected to feature on Ainsley Harriott’s new programme Good Mood Food on October 30, when viewers will be able to see where their products are made. A couple of years ago, as demand started to rise for good British charcuterie the Smarts decided they needed to expand and their expansion was part funded by the RPA rural grant scheme. Now, instead of there just being James and couple of staff they employ

eight people. Demand became even higher during the pandemic as more people discovered the joys of buying quality local produce. The couple added courses to teach people how to make their own salami, bacon, sausages and more.

The Real Cure uses traditional smoking, curing and air drying techniques to produce their range of charcuterie at James’ family farm in Hartgrove. The full range of 13 products includes salami, chorizo, nduja and air-dried hams made using free range

British pork, wild British venison and Dorset Aberdeen Angus beef from Jurassic Coast Farm. Local stockists include Pamphill Dairy, Shaftesbury Deli and Compton McRae in Semley. n therealcure.co.uk 01747 859190

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Cooking...

with Mrs Simkins

Apple Turnovers

Many of us still can’t believe. the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is no longer with us. A man of multiple talents, he was also a bit of a foodie, always willing to experiment and try new dishes, but when it came to puddings, it seems he was a man of simple tastes. A great favourite was apple turnovers: which he and the Queen frequently requested for their Sunday lunches together. Makes four princely sized turnovers Filling 2 large Bramley apples (around 330g prepared weight) 1 tablespoon golden granulated sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoon apple juice ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pastry 220g plain flour 110g cold salted butter, diced 25g caster sugar (plus more for finishing) 4 tablespoons cold water

Plus 1 small egg and 2 tablespoons cold water whisked together and strained for best results Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan ovens) gas mark 6 or equivalent You will need 2 large baking trays, lined with greaseproof paper and a food processor* n Make pastry by hand if you prefer Core, peel, and chop the apples finely. Toss in the lemon juice in a saucepan. Add the sugar, cinnamon,

Mum’s Kitchen...

and apple juice. Cook gently over a medium heat for 10 minutes or until beginning to soften. Set aside to cool. Whiz the flour and butter into fine crumbs in the processor. Add sugar and whiz to combine. Add water and whiz until large clumps form. Transfer to a board and knead gently into a ball. Divide into four even pieces. Roll out into four equal circles (an 18cm plate is a useful guide) on a lightly floured board and brush with

with Diana Holman

Greek Lamb and Macaroni Bake This economical and tasty dish serves 6 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 500g/1lb 2oz lean minced lamb 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 beef or lamb stock cube 2 400g tins chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon dried oregano 400g/14oz macaroni 250g tub ricotta 50g/2oz Parmesan, grated 50ml/2fl oz milk

Method: Heat the oil in large pan and add the onion. Cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the lamb and cook until browned,

egg-wash.Drain the cooled apple mixture and divide between the circles, leaving a small border all round. Fold over into half-moons. Seal the edges, poke a small steam hole in each, brush with egg-wash and scatter with sugar. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. n MrsSimkins.co.uk twitter.com/Mrs SimkinsCooks info@ MrsSimkins.co.uk

breaking up the mince with a wooden spoon if necessary. Add the cinnamon, crumbled stock cube, tomatoes and oregano. Stir well and simmer for 15 minutes covered, and then 15 minutes uncovered

until the sauce has thickened. Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to the pack instructions and drain well. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan. Mix together the ricotta, most of the Parmesan and the milk and stir into the macaroni with plenty of seasoning. Tip the mince into a large baking dish. Top with the macaroni mixture and scatter with the remaining Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbling. Garlic bread is a good accompaniment if wished

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Chicory and apple so good for our inner workings Rebecca Vincent is a nutritionist working in Wincanton and Yeovil

This week we are looking at two seasonal stars that hold the potential to benefit our gut. Apples and chicory are gracing the shelves of our greengrocers right now, and it would be almost rude not to take advantage of them. Apples are an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium, with most of the nutrients present in the skin including the phytochemicals ellagic acid and quercetin, shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Jam makers will know apples are high in pectin, a soluble, gel-forming, fibre which is not only good for thickening jams, but helps improve the intestinal muscle’s ability to push waste through the gastrointestinal tract. Chicory is an excellent source of vitamin A, lutein and Zeaxanthin, and a good source of vitamin C. It also contains inulin, a prebiotic fibre that helps our beneficial gut bacteria thrive. Chicory is available in red or white varieties and of course, as I always go on about, if you have different colours, you consume different polyphenols, so go for the rainbow! This pairing makes a lovely light appetiser or low effort finger food for entertaining. Chicory boats with apple, walnut, and blue cheese (Serves 4-8) 1 head of chicory (red or

white) 1 apple (variety of your choice) juice of half a lemon handful of walnuts (halved) 50g blue cheese In a small, dry frying pan on a medium heat, gently toast the walnuts until they just start to colour. Then remove from the heat and allow to cool. Gently pull each leaf whole from the head of chicory, rinse and gently dab dry with a paper towel or cloth. Core and thinly slice the apple and toss the apple slices in a bowl with the lemon juice to prevent them turning brown. Standing the chicory leaves like boats pop a couple of slices of apple and a couple of walnuts into each leaf. Then crumble a little blue cheese into each boat and add a drizzle of extra virgin

IMPORTANT NOTE: Cooking times for all our recipes can vary according to your oven type, or whether you are using a gas or electric hob!

olive oil if you like. Simple but delicious! n Rebecca Vincent BSc

(Hons) BANT registered nutritionist 07515 019430 rebeccavincentnutrition.co.uk

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DEATHS

MARGARET ELIZABETH EDMUNDS

BEATRICE WAINWRIGHT

(1941- 2017) Died 15th October 2017, missed so much, in our hearts and in our thoughts every day. Love Howard & family xxx

TINA AND GORDON WING TINA ANN WING 13 September 2002 and GORDON ERIC WING 17 August 2014. In loving memory of a dear daughter, sister and father. Love from Mum, Vivian and family

RAY HUMPHRIES MBE

24.10.20 A year has passed and we all miss you so much. Thank you for the wonderful life we shared, you are forever in our hearts. Chris and family

THANK YOU The family of the late

GEORGE HENRY TAYLOR would like to thank all who attended his funeral and all who made donations to Ashmore Cricket Club which totalled £1,160.50 Also for the many cards, letters and telephone calls which have been very much appreciated.

SUE KING AND FAMILY would like to thank everyone who came to Brian's celebration of life.

passed away peacefully on 26th September 2021 aged 95. She is sadly missed every day. A much loved mum, gran, sister, aunty and friend to many. If you wish to make a donation in her memory please visit: chriswhitefunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/ or send C/O Chris White Funeral Directors, 12 South Street, Wilton, SP2 0JS.

BRIAN MOORE On the 29th September 2021, peacefully at home. Brian, aged 81 years of Hazelbury Bryan. A dearly loved husband, dad, grandad and great grandad. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Monday, 18th October at 12.40pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Weldmar Hospicecare. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High St, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570.

LESLIE ALBERT MULLINS (formally of Bourton) Passed away peacefully in Bournemouth on 27th September 2021 aged 86. Much loved brother of Eileen and Joyce. Funeral service at Salisbury Crematorium on Monday, 25th October at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance may be sent to L C Hill & Sons, Mere 01747 860361.

PRESTON, TOM Widower of Jo, father of Tom and Peter. Passed away peacefully at home 3rd September 2021 aged 90. Funeral service will be at St Peter and St Paul’s Church Wincanton on Friday, 15th October 2021, at 2 o'clock, followed by burial at Wincanton cemetery. Donations if desired may be made to St Peter and St Paul’s Church fund.

PARFITT GWENDOLINE (GWEN) Aged 98 years of Sherborne who sadly passed away on 3rd October 2021 at Casterbridge Manor, Cerne Abbas. A lovely lady who will be sorely missed. Funeral service to be held at Sherborne Abbey on Monday 25th October at 1pm followed by burial at Sherborne Cemetery. Mourning dress with a touch of pink if you wish. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Sherborne Blind Club (cheques payable to Dorset Blind Association) c/o Bracher Brothers, Newell, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4EZ. Tel: 01935 813479.

STRETTON JOHN KINGSLEY Aged 74 years of Sigwells. On 23rd September 2021, suddenly but peacefully at his home. A very much loved husband of Susan, father of Rachael, Benjamin and Claire, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Private cremation. Thanksgiving service at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Charlton Horethorne on Thursday, 21st October at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of John are being invited for The Friends of Yeatman Hospital, The Injured Jockeys Fund or Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. C/O Harold F.Miles Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367

BATEMAN HAZEL Aged 78 years of Wincanton. Passed away on 30th September 2021 at home surrounded by family. A much loved and greatly missed wife, mum, nan, great nanny and friend. Funeral service at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Wincanton on Wednesday 27th October at 2pm followed by interment in the cemetery. If attending, please wear something pink. Family flowers only please, but donations for St Margaret’s Hospice kindly accepted in Hazel’s memory. C/O Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367.

NUNN BEVERLEY CHARLES ALFRED ‘BEV’ Christine and family would like to express their sincere appreciation for all the cards, messages of sympathy, flowers, kindness and support shown to them by so many during their recent bereavement. Also to those who were able to attend the funeral service and for the donations for Cerne Abbas Surgery and St Mary’s Church, Cerne Abbas which are still being received by visiting grassby-funeral.co.uk. Please accept this as our only acknowledgement.

JANET PEARSON (NEE MERRYWEATHER) Aged 74, passed away peacefully on 1st October 2021 at Yeovil District Hospital. Loving mother to Aaron and grandmother to Freya. Funeral 1st November 3pm at Salisbury Crematorium, family flowers only, donations in memory of Janet to Diabetes UK C/0 Co-Operative Funeral Care Shaftesbury 01747 858968.

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Announcements DEATHS SYLVIA HARDIMAN A “Celebration of Life” Service will be held at St James’ Church, Shaftesbury on Saturday 23rd October 2021 at 1pm. Refreshments afterwards at Shaston Social Club. All are welcome.

DARRYL A BYRNE of Winterborne Stickland, Sadly passed away on 16/09/21 whilst in hospital, He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

OLIVE NORTH 23/10/1928 – 19/7/2020 Sadly, Olive died in hospital during Covid restrictions. Olive's family would like to invite all her friends to a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving on her 93rd birthday, Saturday 23rd October, at St Peter’s Church, Shaftesbury, at 11am. Wear a flower or something brightly coloured. Enquiries 01747 851764.

JOANNE LOUISE DYKE (NEE FRY) passed away suddenly at home on 23.09.2021. Private cremation, but a celebration of her life will be held on Saturday 23rd October at the Coronation Club from 3pm onwards.

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Widow of the late George Ellis (Veterinary Surgeon). Passed away peacefully at home on 25th September aged 90 years. Mother to Rosemary and Peter, mother-in-law to Christopher, grandmother to Daniel and Laura, great grandmother to Alfie, sister to Ruth. Will be sadly missed and always remembered. Funeral Service at Poole Crematorium on Friday 15th October at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Riding for the Disabled, c/o Colin J Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Salisbury Road, Blandford, DT11 7JU. Tel: 01258 453133.

Passed away peacefully on the 1st October 2021 at his home in Trent, aged 93. Much loved husband, father, grandpa and uncle. Retired Head of Yeovil School of Art. The funeral service will take place at St Andrew’s Church Trent, Dorset on Monday, 25th October at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for The Friends of The Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne, or ICBP – The International Centre for Birds of Prey can be sent c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons Funeral Directors, 16, Newland, Sherborne DT9 3JQ

CARVER MARY ANNE Peacefully on 19th September 2021 at The Malthouse Residential Home in Gillingham, aged 83 years, with family by her side. Formerly of Frome. A much loved mum to Lynne and loving grandma to Daniel and Maisie. A celebration of Mary's life will take place at St. Leonard's Church, Marston Bigot, Nr Frome on Wednesday 20th October at 11.30am, followed by committal at Mendip Crematorium. In memory of Mary, please wear something yellow to the service. No flowers please. Donations if desired for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance may be sent to Bracher Brothers, Gillingham SP8 4QL Tel. 01747 822494.

JEAN LANG TODD COTTAM On 22nd September 2021 peacefully in Salisbury District Hospital aged 97 years of Shaftesbury. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Tuesday, 19th October at 11am. All enquiries to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. 01747 853532.

CHARD LAWRENCE ALBERT (LAURIE) Aged 87 years of Queen Camel. On 21st September 2021, died at home after a brave battle with a long illness. A dearly loved brother, uncle, great uncle, great great uncle and friend. Private cremation. Thanksgiving service at St Barnabas Church, Queen Camel on Tuesday 26th October 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Laurie are being invited for Queen Camel Medical Centre Equipment Fund. C/O Harold F. Miles Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES Telephone (01963) 440367.

LEWIS JAMES LESLEY 19.11.1952 – 1.10.2021 Aged 68 years. A local legend. Dearly loved brother to Rachel, brother-in-law to Paul, uncle to Jason and Paris. Jim will be sorely missed by all his friends. Funeral Service to be held at Child Okeford Parish Church on Monday, 25th October 2021 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Enquiries c/o Colin J Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Salisbury Road, Blandford DT11 7JU. Tel: 01258 453133.

CLOTHIER KENNETH WILLIAM HARRIS (KEN) Paul and family wish to thank everyone at Highfield House, Castle Cary for all their kindness and care. We also thank relatives and friends for their kind cards and messages of sympathy, for their attendance at the service and for donations which are being gratefully received for The Royal British Legion c/o Mr. Harold F. Miles, funeral director, South Cadbury BA22 7ES. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

HARRIS, JANE Long standing resident of Gillingham, sadly passed away on Friday September 24th. There is to be a private cremation service at Salisbury Crematorium. A service of thanksgiving will be held at St Mary's Church, Gillingham to which all friends and family are welcome - Friday 5th November, 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Jane to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to Bracher Brothers, 01747 822494.

CRAWFORD-SMITH IAN died peacefully at home on 1st October, aged 89. Much loved husband to Ann and father to Philip and Joanna. Will be sadly missed by his wife, children, grand-children and great grandson. Funeral service Friday 29th October at St Cuthberts Church, Oborne at 2pm. No flowers please, but donations welcomed to Julia’s House, www.juliashouse.org

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Announcements STEADY MAURICE Elizabeth and family wish to thank all the staff and especially the doctors and nurses at Wincanton Community Hospital for their wonderful care. We also thank relatives and friends for their kind cards, messages of sympathy and prayers, all those who attended the service and for donations which are being gratefully received for The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital or Mercy Ships c/o Mr. Harold F. Miles, funeral director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. To The Reverend Ken Masters for all his kind support, and our grateful thanks also to the ladies of the church for the beautiful refreshments. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

SHEILA EMILY HUMPHRIES On 29th September 2021 peacefully in Fernbrook Lodge, Gillingham, formerly of Shaftesbury, wife of the late Sid, much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service takes place at the Holy Name & St. Edward King & Martyr Roman Catholic Church, Shaftesbury on Thursday 21st October at 11 am. No flowers please but donations if desired to The Royal British Legion, Shaftesbury or the Shaftesbury and District Girl Guides may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

STANDLEY VERONICA Passed away peacefully on 7th October, 2021 aged 88 years. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Marlene and Shirley, and all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at Yeovil Crematorium on Thursday 28th October, 2021 at 11.20am. Donations in memory of Veronica for Dementia UK, may be sent c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3JQ.

DARCH RONALD EDWARD (RON) Aged 88 years of Yeovil. On the 2nd October 2021, peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital. A dearly beloved father, grandfather and friend. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Monday 1st November at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Ron are being invited for Yeovil Hospital Charity. C/O Harold F.Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone. (01963) 440367.

DOREEN RICKETTS Peacefully on the 1st October 2021 at home in Durweston. Doreen Elizabeth aged 80 years. Wife of the late Michael Ricketts. Dearly loved mum, nan and great nan. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday, 20th October at 1pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired for Marie Curie. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services. Mons, High St, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570.

JACQUELINE COOKMAN Service of remembrance at St Mary’s Church Stalbridge 28th October at 2pm. Everybody welcome who knew Jacqueline, no flowers, donations to Weldmar Hospicecare Dorchester.

DIANA KATHLEEN JEAN HEATH (DI) On 27th September 2021 peacefully after a short illness in Salisbury District Hospital aged 89 years of Shaftesbury. A much loved mum to Sue and Sally, mother-in-law to Glyn, also a loving grandma and great grandma, who will be sadly missed. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Friday 15th October at 11am. No flowers please but donations if desired to The Stars Appeal, Salisbury District Hospital may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532.

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School celebrates harvest festival Seasonal celebrations were held in North Cadbury Church as children from North Cadbury Primary School celebrated harvest.

Friends and family gathered for a Harvest Festival with the donations going to the Lord’s Larder in Yeovil.

Tuning in to school’s new online radio Bryanston School in the heart of Dorset has launched a new internet-based radio station for pupils, staff and parents. BryRadio is the culmination of six months of hard work by pupils and staff to develop a dedicated and comprehensive radio station that provides a blend of entertainment, news, chat, podcasts and live music. Sponsored by the Bryanston Parents’ Association, the station broadcasts 24/7 from a state-of the-art and highly automated studio and is not only available on iPads, laptops and phones and in communal areas around the campus but is also readily accessible anywhere in the world. Chris Mills, Bryanston’s

ON AIR: Lola Gupta and Nathalia Johnson presnt a show on BryRadio

Head of Design and Technology, who has overseen the development of BryRadio, said: “The enthusiasm of the pupils for the new radio station has been tremendous and is providing them with a host

of new skills, experiences and opportunities. It is also giving a new dimension for parental engagement, as all parents wherever they are around the globe can now always stay fully up to date with all activities at the school.” BryRadio is run by a team of pupils across all age groups and is available through an app, through a smart speaker or from its own dedicated website. The app also enables listeners to send messages and interact with the studio. The station broadcasts a wide range of music selected by pupils and staff, and the programme schedule includes six live shows on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The weekend shows include

live commentaries and reports on important sports matches and a round-up of all sports, concerts, plays and events, and a special Sunday Show looks forward to the week ahead. The pupils have created a large selection of BryRadio jingles that are played throughout the day. “I’ve absolutely loved being involved in this project”, said Nathalia Johnson, 18. Media Production Agency Indico Media has supported Bryanston with the development of the new radio station. Its director Justin King said: “The passion of the pupils for the project, the commitment of the staff and the support of the wider Bryanston community has been exceptional.”

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Nearly 100 students of The Blandford School camped out in sleeping bags and cardboard boxes in the school grounds on the night of October 8 as part of YMCA Bournemouth’s Sleep Easy. Sleep Easy’s have been YMCA’s main fundraising event across the UK since 2010, seeing more than 7,000 people sleep rough and raising more than £1.5m for local YMCA services that help people rebuild and transform their lives. This year was the third in which The Blandford School had participated, and after only a few dozen took part in 2018 and 2019, there was a record turnout of 94, some individually and some in groups, for the event. Several of the students really looked up at the stars without a roof over them. They were encouraged by a donation from Bryanston School of £1K where some of the students work in the evenings. This has taken their total to just under £5K with more still expected to come in, well over their £4,000 fundraising target on their Virgin MoneyGiving page. For details see The Blandford School Facebook page. Unlike those who are homeless they did this with friends, in a safe and secure place and only for one night. Sheena Daynan, event organiser from YMCA Bournemouth, said: “We do much more than just give people a roof over their heads, although we do that very well. We give our residents one to one support and the tools to move forward again to independent living.”

NIGHT, NIGHT: One of the group entries in the Blandford School Big Sleep Easy

Students taking it Sleep Easy in bid to help rough sleepers SLICE OF SUPPORT: Russell Shepherd of Domino’s Blandford arrives with free pizzas for the students. Left to right, Sarah Pickering of Prosper Protect, Sheena Daynan of YMCA Bournemouth, Russell Shepherd and Billy Arnett of Prosper Protect

She said homelessness continued to be on the increase, and it was not just about sleeping in the streets. Students in several schools are sofa surfing and have no place to call home. “YMCA’s mission is to provide that home. They believe that everyone should have a secure place to call home.” The event was sponsored by Prosper Protect, the financial services company based at West Barn, Wimborne Road, Blandford,

who were invited to judge and award prizes for the best designed shelters in various categories. categories). The winners will be announced in a thank you presentation at the school in a few weeks’ time. Sarah Pickering from Prosper Protect said: “It’s such a privilege to support our local school, raising awareness of local homelessness and being able to support our local community.”

The other sponsor was Domino’s, whose Blandford manager Russell Shepherd arrived laden with free pizza’s for the participants and said he was delighted to be able to help such a great cause. On Saturday October 16 local Businesses in Bournemouth and Poole will be taking part in the BIG Sleep Easy. To find out more or how to support, contact sheena.dayman@ymcabour nemouth.org.uk

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Education n Marnhull’s primary school is opening its doors to prospective pupils on Wednesday, October 20, from 8.50am till 10.30am. During the morning there will be

the opportunity to join in with the school’s Daily Mile, experience life as a pupil at St Greg’s, visit all areas of the school and talk to headteacher Debbie Field.

All is safely gathered in Eat your heart out Titchmarsh, the children from Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Primary School have been busy harvesting their potato crop which was grown in an old boat. Watch us Grow leader Mrs Farrant signed up for a free potato growing kit which has proved very successful. She said: “The school received both Level 5 accreditation from the Royal Horticulture Society and a Woodland Trust Platinum award prior to the pandemic. Everyone agreed that it has been brilliant to be able to resume school gardening and new crops have been planted ready for winter including cabbage, purple sprouting and chard.”

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Keen to be green at Friendship Garden Four keen green pupils from Clayesmore School lent a helping hand in the Friendship Garden in Fontmell Magna as part of the Volunteering

Programme at the school. The Year 12 teenage boys worked alongside Sue Morgan and Sian Highnam to fill two sunflower borders with foxgloves, pansies,

lavender, dianthus, and wallflowers ready for next spring. Sian said: “The boys worked really hard and it is a pleasure to have them in our project.”

Act fast for digital bootcamp courses Free digital bootcamps are being launched at Yeovil College – but be quick, because these are the last free courses before the funding is pulled. In collaboration with the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Plan for Jobs, Yeovil College is launching a series of Skills Bootcamps. The Skills Bootcamps are designed for individuals who have a desire to develop their technical skills, whether this is to progress in a current career or to upskill. At Yeovil College, there are three different Skills Bootcamps in Digital, Digital Marketing and 3D Modelling and Printing (CAD). Skills Bootcamps are completely free for an

ONE-OFF OPPORTUNITY: Yeovil College is offering a series of digital bootcamps, and they’re free

individual over 19 years old, who self refers, and are substantially discounted for employers. They present the chance for individuals to further develop their skills and knowledge within a dedicated learning environment. This could be

highly beneficial to both personal development or company-wide training needs. Where employers are experiencing a skills shortage in the area of digital skills, digital marketing or CAD, these courses have

been developed to plug this gap, in a short sharp burst. The first programmes of Skills Bootcamps will begin in October and November and will be taught in the evenings on a flexible, online basis. Each Skills Bootcamp will last up to 12 weeks, with the final programme ending in March next year. This is a one-off opportunity, as spaces are limited, and they will not be running any more bootcamps after this time. The funding must be used by March 2022 and will not be extended. For more detailed information, and to find out about the other Skills Bootcamps at Yeovil College, visit yeovil.ac.uk and search ‘Skills Bootcamps’.

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Items for sale Henri Lloyd – Men’s XL offshore oil skin, yellow/navy, very good condition as hardly worn £75 ONO 01747 854983. Collection of new Christmas items, wooden decorations, gift bags, fairly light jars, bunting, gift tags, craft packs £50 01747 852227. 2x 6' upholstered blue sofas 2 matching big armchairs painted kneehole desk/dressing table 2 painted chests of drawers Offers? 01258 817306. Spinning wheel £40 07580 510021. Wastemaster for caravan/motor home grey water. 38-litre capacity. Hardly used. £25 01935 476426 (Yeovil). Lawn fertilizer spreader. £5. 07580 510021. White close coupled toilet and small handbasin – used but very clean – suitable for cloakroom £40 Gillingham 01747 822718. Le Creuset cast iron round casserole dishes with lids, red, 24cm £80 and 20cm £40. 01747 840018. Bathroom pedestal basin (plus trap). New. White vitreous china. 2 tap holes. 570mmW 460mmD 840mmH. £35. (Blandford) 07823 481150. Nike Liverpool away kit shirt 2020/21 season. Still with tags and unopened. Size: Men's Medium. £30 (£69 new). Sportspower Universal Anchor Trampoline Kit 8pce. £12 new. Never used. £8. ill.hill321@btinternet.com. English Quest Family board game. Educational and fun! Brand new. Sealed. £20 01935 851076. Relaxing, vibrating massage chair with foot stool, various modes. Smart black leather with wood trim. £65 ono. buyer collects 01258 817271/07526 493286. Campervan construction kit toy (gift in a tin ). By Apples to Pears. Brand new.

Unopened £10 01935 851076. Safety boots new Goodyear lace-ups or slip-ons, colour black or brown, only sizes available uk 6,7, 12 & 13 £10 pr 01747 835680. Safety shoes new Rocklander lace-up, dark brown size UK 6 £10 pr 01747 835680. Small house with run attached 6' long, suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs or tortoises £35 01258 268810. Schwinn adult racing bike 26" wheel, 21" frame, new tyres, good condition £100. 07546 566657 after 6pm. Indesit full-size dishwasher DFGIFB1 £25.00 Vax Blade cordless vacuum £25. Ladies’ Raleigh bicycle £10 01747 840984. Rise and recline chair good condition £100ono. Light oak hat and coat stand £10. 07971 001852. Floor-standing adjustable reading light in working order. Mains electric £20 07523 564678. Cast Iron Edwardian mangle in need of some restoration. £60. 07764 692966 or 01935 812731 (Sherborne). Timber fencing 3 Sections 1.2m high by 1.85m. Made with vertical pales fixed to rails. Free. Timber gate – sturdy open pale 1.2m high by 1m wide complete with hinges and latch. Free 01747 811124 (Ashmore). Two pairs of Clark’s ladies black lace up shoes – never worn £50 for both. Panasonic 32" TV £50. Rollator 3 wheel with zipped bag £40. Bath chair lift £60. Gourmet MAXX Multi Grill new in box £15 07974 313227 Sherborne. Small fish tank £25. 64 litre tank £45. 80 litre tank x2: older one £40 newer one £50. rabbit/guinea pig hutch £30. 2 cat igloos £15 each cat bed £10. Please contact 07902 815851. Large polished Mahogany oval table with brass feet

castors, extend from 5' 7" to 8' 4" x 39" wide and seats 10 people, very good condition. 07866 780183 £80 ono. 3 Beehives, long deep Dartington style, supers, nucs. £200 the lot 01747 858800. Budgerigars for sale £15 each, lots more aviary birds for sale 01722 716066. Vertical blinds, cream, with rail & fixings, vgc, to fit window approx. 9' 10" W x 6' 8" H. £40. 01747 825957. Nike Liverpool away kit

shirt 2020/21 season. Still with tags and unopened. Size: Men's Medium. £30 (£69 new). Sportspower Universal Anchor Trampoline Kit 8pce. £12 new. Never used. £8. 07788 104725. A selection of all kinds of cut glass drinking glasses and vases perfect condition and approx .60 pieces of coloured drinking glasses, dishes and bowls excellent condition mostly old. Tel 01963 32627.

NIENDORF BABY GRAND PIANO, early 1900's? Well serviced and regularly tuned, cared for and much loved reluctantly selling because of moving. All offers considered Tel 01963 32627

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Pets BEHAVIOUR TIPS Helen Taylor is a qualified, accredited behaviourist and is a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist and a Registered Practitioner with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council and is a member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (No 881). In this series of short articles Helen offers bite-size tips on training your dog using effective, safe and humane methods. #1 Think positive! When trying to train your dog, always try to think about what you WANT him to do (rather than what you DON’T want). This is because, while it is actually easy to teach a dog to DO almost anything, it is surprisingly difficult to teach a dog never to do a certain behaviour. So, if you don’t want your dog to jump up at visitors, think of something you would like him to do in that situation (like sit) instead. You can then make the desired behaviour rewarding while initially keeping him on a lead so that he can’t practice the undesired behaviour. This is more likely to succeed in the long term, but also avoids the temptation to use negative methods. As we’ll find out, using negative methods are far more likely to cause additional – often much worse - training and behaviour problems than the original problem you had. So, if you shout at your dog each time he jumps up at a visitor, he could well start to associate the arrival of visitors with bad things happening. From there, it’s easy to imagine why some dogs learn to hate visitors and want them gone...

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Ask the vet... RAGDOLL KITTENS. 3 females and a male. Will leave with vaccine/chip and vet check. £800 07791214538 Ilminster COCKERPOO PUPPIES, both parents DNA tested and papers to prove. Black, Chocolate and Merle. Ready in October. Call 07519 865011 STUNNING DACHSHUND PUPPIES, 1 girl and 4 boys PRA clear mother can be seen. Ready early Nov 07393 988911 KC LABRADOR PUPPIES, hips, elbows. eyes tested, father FTCH/working. Mother super nature. 4 black boys looking for loving homes. More information call 07791 288875 SCOTTISH TERRIER PUPPY FEMALE Ready now (9 weeks) Brindle, KC Reg, VWD & CMO Clear, Chipped, Wormed, Vaccinated. Mum here to meet, raised at home. £2,250 North Dorset 07971 643829 PET MICROCHIPPING www.busypetz.co.uk enquiries@busypetz.co.uk 07731712060 AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG PUPPIES, reds and blues born 12/9 ready from mid November. More info contact 07966 258276. PUPPY CLASSES, beginners, puppy visits, behavioural consultations. Qualified, vet-recommended behaviourist, Helen Taylor, Member APBC/APDT (881). www.helentaylordorset.co.uk 07951 985193 Beautiful well handled BLACK LABRADOR MALE PUPPIES good homes only Tel 07970 034378 near Sturminster Newton TWO GOSLINGS, hatched end June, ready for new home/s. Please ring 01722 780480

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Many of our pets need regular care to keep their coats, skin and teeth healthy. As pet owners we can provide a lot of this care but sometimes we need to involve the help of a groomer or a vet. Long-haired pets often need extra help keeping their coats and skin healthy. Longhaired dogs need brushing regularly and may benefit from stripping or clipping to prevent knots forming. Different coat types require different management and your dog groomer is the best person to ask for advice on this. Longhaired cats may also need extra help with grooming, especially as they get older. Hairy rabbits and guinea pigs also require regular grooming. If knots form this can pull painfully on the skin, trap thorns and grass seeds close to the skin and allow skin infections to develop. These can sometimes be teased out but you may need to involve a groomer to assist. Anxious, aggressive or painful animals may need sedating to allow this and you will then need to go to a vet. Sometimes the only option is to clip out the knots. A normal dog’s ear canal does not have visible hairs in it. A number of breeds including poodles and poodle crosses grow hair in their ear canals and this can trap excess wax and increase the risk of ear infections. Plucking the ears can also lead to problems and is painful if the ears are already sore. Plucking can damage the ear canal itself so should only be carried out when recommended by a vet. Anal glands in dogs can cause recurrent problems in some individuals. Full glands which are causing discomfort need emptying or they can form a very painful abscess. However, glands which are not full, should not be routinely emptied. A vet should initially assess the glands for long term management if there has been a problem. Our pets’ teeth can get infected and painful. Preventing tartar formation and subsequent gum recession can be achieved by brushing but many pets will not tolerate this. Teeth which are covered in tartar require GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER PUPS Liver and white, both Sire and Dam can be seen. Sire FT awards winner/ working and Dam working dog. Great temperament, working or pet. Ready mid October. Boys £1,000. 07843278764

scaling under anaesthetic to ensure thorough cleaning. Rotten, loose or painful teeth are better off being removed to prevent ongoing pain and infection. Rabbits require a high fibre diet to maintain good dental health. Claw clipping can also need doing on a regular basis. Some dogs’ claws require regular clipping particularly dew claws to prevent long claws getting damaged. Indoor or old cats can need theirs clipping to prevent them growing round in to their pads causing pain. Groomers can clip claws if you are not

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General Antiques Auction Friday 29th October 10am VIEWING Thursday 28th 10am-5pm online through easyliveauction.com

We are now accepting items for our October sale For all enquiries please contact Gill Norman on 07908 333577 or 01935 508764 auction@acremanstreetantiques.co.uk

Jewellery auction set to boost cancer unit fund At Acreman St Antiques Auction in Sherborne they have had a busy month lotting up for their October 29 auction. It will include about 180 lots of jewellery with around 40 lots being sold on behalf of Yeovil Hospital Breast Cancer Unit Appeal. Georgian and Victorian paintings and miniatures, an impressive pair of French gilt bronze cherub wall lights with hand cut crystal clam shades by Lerole of Paris, a Jasshoolbred & Co mahogany centre table with fret carved galleries, a pair of Liberty’s of London retailed wing armchairs and as part of their ongoing collection of West German pottery they have 14 large scale vases, along with many more antiques and collectables. They are holding their next specialist Textile, Fashion &

Apparel auction on November 19 and they are still accepting items to include antique lace, antique sewing related items, samplers or embroideries, antique or 60s and 70s clothing, eiderdowns and patchwork quilts, linen, designer handbags and clothing. They are also now taking in items for their November sale. Telephone Gill Norman on 01935 508764 or 07908 333577 or email auction@ acremanstreetantiques.co.uk.

Free Valuations, Shaftesbury Office

A fine diamond ribbon brooch

SOLD for £8,200 4th November

Attributed to Peter Paul Rubens – a three colour chalk study of Neptune

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5th November

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5th November

Chinese & Japanese Ceramics & Bronze 18th Free Valuations, Shaftesbury Silver,Office Jewellery & Watches 19th

Coins, Medals, Militaria & Stamps 20th Wine, Port & Whisky (bottles & cases) 21st Model Cars, Trains, Dolls & Toys 22nd

After our hugely successfully specialist October Classic Car & Motorcycle SOLD for £8,200 Auctions we are now accepting entries for these next specialist sales

A fine diamond ribbon brooch

Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 9AN t Entries invited for our 01747 855 122 www.semleyauctioneers.com forthcoming Specialist Offices in Dorset, Wiltshire and London sales t Catalogues available

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Ideal Christmas presents for him & her at auction There are prefect presents for Christmas for him and for her in the Charterhouse two-day November action in Sherborne. “The November auction has a great selection of silver, jewellery and watches which are hugely popular with private clients looking for a special Christmas present and dealers looking to stock up for the busy festive season,” commented Richard Bromell. For him, in the watch section, is a gentleman’s stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch, pictured. It comes to auction with its box and papers and is estimated at £3,800-4,200. For her, in the jewellery auction, there is a large diamond ring. With a central stone of just under 6ct

mounted within a surround of smaller diamonds, this is estimated at £24,000-28,000. However, if the above blows the budget there is a special section of cultured and other pearls being sold with the proceeds going to support The Royal British Legion. Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for these auctions of silver, jewellery and watches on 4th November 4, wine, port and whisky on Friday, November 5 and coins, medals, stamps and collectors’ items in December. Contacted the company for advice and valuations or to arrange a free home visit at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 info@charterhouseauction.com

Forthcoming Auctions

INTERIORS Auction: Wednesday 20 October at 10:30am Viewing: Monday 18 October 10am to 4pm Tuesday 19 October 10am to 4pm Including: Furniture, silver, oil paintings and watercolours, ceramics, jewellery, watches and more. Ever wondered what it’s worth? Give us a call or drop us an email with photographs and descriptions of your items and our specialists will provide you with a valuation. Home visits for larger collections by appointment.

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10th ANNIVERSARY PARTY On Saturday 13th November 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Including a grand prize drawer in aid of Brainwave Charity Wine/Fizz • Hot Canapes • Live Music Grand prize draw tickets £5.00 Each Prizes to include : SET OF FOUR PRINTS DINNER FOR TWO GEORGIAN DRESSING MIRROR SILVER PLATED WINE CARRIER ROUND OF GOLF FOR 4 AT BULLPITS GOLF CLUB CASE OF SIX BOTTLES OF YAPP WINE £50 VOUCHER FOR THE GEORGE INN VICTORIAN CANDLE STICKS LUXURY CHOCOLATES VICTORIAN OIL PAINTING

JOHN EMMS (1843-1912) ‘Hounds at Rest’ Sold £18,200

Upcoming Auctions October

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Militaria in association with The Tank Museum Asian Art

December

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All proceeds to go to Brainwave The Square, Mere, Wiltshire. BA12 6DL Tel: 01747 860 050. info@waltonhouseantiques.co.uk www.waltonhouseantiques.co.uk

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SP Restoration Antique restorers cabinet makers veneering wood turning leather inserts Unit 1 Manor Farm, Fiﬁeld Bavant, Broadchalke, Wiltshire, SP5 5HT 01722 780 584 sean@sprestoration.co.uk www.sprestoration.co.uk

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CLARKE’S AUCTIONS Auctioneers & Valuers Antiques, Collectibles & Asian Art Next sale Friday 12th and Saturday 13th November 10am start.

An Indian Mogul watercolour painting of Raja Raj Singh of Guler. Sold for £5,600

Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Units 1 & 2 KingsettleAn Business Park enamel plaque depicting a lady. Sold for £1,350 Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury, SP7 9BU 01747 855109 enquiries@clarkesauctions.co.uk clarkesauctions.co.uk

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Antiques & Collectibles n Duke’s Asian Art Auction on the November 25 includes a number of pieces from important collections including the seminal early 20th century connoisseur George Eumorfopoulus (1863-1939) and the renowned antiquarian General Pitt-Rivers (1827-1900). Highlights of the auction include a spectacular SinoTibetan gilt bronze of Tara, from the Qing dynasty, and probably dating from early in the period, which left Russia after the Revolution in 1917, and a magnificent pair of Yongzheng famille rose fishbowls acquired in New York in 1998. For more details contact Duke’s on 01305 265080 or at enquiries@dukesauctions.com

n A large marquee took over the space by the Cheese and Grain in Frome last week as Dore & Rees were showcasing their Classic Car auction on October 2. A 1950s Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, next to a 1970s Aston Martin V8 next to a 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago – there was something for everyone to enjoy. A packed saleroom at Dore & Rees’ main office on Vicarage Street saw a number of cars race away. Two classic Jaguars led the pack with a 1962 Jaguar E-Type series I Fixed Head Coupe creating much buzz and interest, selling for £86,000. A 1958 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe kept the pace selling for £55,000.

n Walton House Antiques are throwing a 10th anniversary party on Saturday, November 13, with a live band, canapes, fizz and Yapp Wines. There will be a fantastic charity prize draw in aid of Brainwave, which helps children with disabilities achieve greater independence. Tickets for the draw are £5 each. Draw tickets can be bought either in store or on 01747 860050. They have a fantastic collection of fine antique furniture from the 17th century through the Georgian and Regency periods, jewellery, French 19th century clocks exhibited by Richard Price from BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and a huge collection of oil paintings.

Sale of Eastern promise With a busy autumn season ahead, Clarke’s Auctions at Semley are preparing for their November Asia sale to be held on Saturday, November 13. In line with the country’s major auction houses specialising in Asian, Indian and Islamic ceramics and works of art, they will be offering over 200 lots of fine Chinese, Japanese and Asian ceramics, manuscript pages, jades, bronzes, paintings and more so if you are thinking of selling anything with an Eastern flavour please contact them on the number below. Their October sales saw some good results with over 85% of lots selling. A large Chinese blue and white shallow bowl with major restorations and old

riveted repairs fetched £1,200, a well-worn two-seater sofa, not marked but thought to be A 19th century made by country house sofa. Sold for £1,300 Howard & Son, fetched £1,300 and a large Middle Eastern brass Dallah coffee pot sold for just over £2,000. Within the vehicle section a 1987 2CV 6 Special sold for £4,300 and a 1972 BSA B25 SS Gold Star sold for £3,200. They offer free home to value items for consignment into any future sales and are open for free verbal valuations Monday to Friday at their salerooms behind the Kingsettle Antique Centre on Station Road, Semley. All enquiries should be directed to either Richard Clarke or Karen Marshall on 01747 855109.

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Slow worms settle in for hibernation By Alex Hennessy, Marketing & Communications Officer, Dorset Wildlife Trust As autumn sets in, slow worms seek out a perfect place to hibernate, usually between October and March. They spend the winter burrowed slightly beneath the soil, inside a rotting tree stump or even under a pile of leaves. Keep this in mind if you’re disturbing or tidying these areas of your garden or allotment. Many things you can do to provide safe areas for slow worms also benefit other wildlife, such as leaving log piles and stretches of long uncut grass. If you do come across a hibernating or burrowed slow worm, it is best to leave it where it is, or cover it back over very carefully. Merlins visit Dorset for autumn and winter Merlins, Europe’s smallest falcon and the UK’s smallest bird of prey, can’t be found in Dorset all year round, but they do visit our coastal areas in autumn and winter. Merlins retreat south when

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their usual habitat of upland moorlands between Shetland and south-west England becomes too cold. In the winter, British breeding merlins are also joined by migrants from Iceland in search of warmer weather. They are a thrilling bird to keep watch for in winter, when birdwatching is made easier by the bare tree branches. Wintering merlins favour coastal marshes and lowland Domestic and Commercial Flooring Specialists: farmland – they have been spotted at Portland. Will you be Insulation, Membranes and associated preparation works Traditional & Liquid pump screeds • Smoothing compounds lucky enough to spot one? Hard Wood Flooring • (LVT) Luxury Vinyl Tiles Migratory butterflies to look out Carpets • Vinyl • Laminates for: Summer may effectively be Unit 12E, Wincombe Business Park over but there are still plenty of Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9QJ butterflies to spot. Two T: 01747 229652 E: office@fscflooring.co.uk beautiful migratory species to W: www.fscflooring.co.uk look for now are the painted lady and clouded yellow. The painted lady has familiar black, orange and white wings, and arrives for summer from Europe and Africa. The clouded yellow, Specialising in hedge laying a visitor from Europe, has and tree planting yellow underwings, and yellow- Plus all aspects of garden maintenance orange upperwings with dark 30 years experience edging. Keep your eyes peeled 01747 590034 for these beautiful butterflies 07758 058486 flitting among late-season powerlandscapes@gmail.com flowers and foliage.

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Gardening... with botanist Dr Dave Aplin We’re going bonkers about conkers! ...

Horse chestnuts (Aesculus hippocastanum) are under attack. Famous for conkers, large palmate leaves, and elegant candle-like spring flowers this common tree is likely to be planted much less in the future. The aggressor, a tiny inconspicuous moth, which 31 years ago was completely unknown. If you look at the leaves of almost any horse chestnut, you won’t fail to notice narrow or blotchy, pale-yellow lines (turning brown) meandering across it. These areas are mines, created by the larvae of a tiny leaf mining moth, called rather descriptively the ‘horse chestnut leaf-mining moth’ or Cameraria ohridella. These caterpillars feed by tunnelling their way between the upper and lower surfaces of the leaf, leaving behind characteristic disfigurement. It may surprise you to learn that this moth was completely unknown to science until 1984. In that year, it was first recorded in North Macedonia, where horse chestnuts can be found growing wild. Two years later in 1986, the moth was confirmed as a new species to science. Most newly discovered species are rare, because they have gone unnoticed and escaped the attention of scientists who classify organisms. However, in 1989 it appeared unexpectedly in Austria and since then been advancing across Europe with increasing numbers. The moth arrived in Wimbledon in 2001 and has since rampaged through the UK. Its trail of disfigurement so ubiquitous that it is almost an identification feature of the chestnut. The unsightly appearance of its leaves causes damage, significantly reducing the amount food they can make through the process of

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photosynthesis. Denying a plant food has its consequences, in this instance there are reports of some conkers weighing half the amount they once did. This has serious consequences where the game of conkers is still played, and for the reproductive potential of this ornamental tree. Horse chestnuts are not native to Britain, they arrived from the Balkans during the late 16th century, and since then have become a very popular ornamental tree in Britain. This disfigurement now puts into question the ornamental potential of this tree, because quite frankly, the leaf mines are unsightly. So, what is the cure? There isn’t one. Locally, you can make a small difference by removing fallen leaves and placing them in a sealed plastic bag for twelve months. This will reduce numbers because the caterpillar overwinters protected within the fallen leaf mine. Simply placing them onto a compost heap is futile because they will hatch in spring to lay their eggs on emerging leaves. It is inconceivable that pesticides could or should ever be used to control this problem, this means the tree’s only real hope is that naturally occurring

predatory insects or fungi will adopt the larvae as a new food source. Currently, there seems little evidence of this happening, but it takes time for insect and fungal pathogens to adopt new foods. If it doesn’t happen, horse chestnuts will inevitably join the ranks of other trees, such as ash and elm that have so far battled unsuccessfully against pests and disease. n soilvalues.com

FOREVER-GREEN LANDSCAPES. All aspects of landscaping fencing and garden maintenance. Call Matt 0788 5 586716 or 01747 825134

Soil Testing Service Professional laboratory soil tests

• gardeners • landscapers • small holders Wild昀ower meadows, veg, fruit, 昀ower, new & established gardens.

Fast, accurate & easy to interpret soil report within 7 days

www.soilvalues.com 07598 714 082

Landscaping, Groundworks and Garden Maintenance, Specialists in Patios, Fencing, Driveways, Walling, Ponds, Turfing Free Quotations

amralphlandscaping@gmail.com Tel: 01747 850544 www.ralphlandscaping.co.uk Mobile: 07921 637227

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LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS

Fully Insured FREE No-obligation quotes

One off cuts to total garden re-design Grass/Hedge Cutting t Jet Washing t Patios t Paths Driveways t Fencing t Concreting t Drainage Estate Management t Garden Clearance

Landscape Excellence

Call 01258 880930 / 07860 612445 Reliable Service with Quality Results

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Gas prices gone through the roof? Find out how to stop that happening! Book your free loft M.O.T from Countrywide Wall & Loft Surveys as a reader of The New Blackmore Vale Magazine Includes: Thermal imaging Moisture check of rafters Thermal efficiency check of current insulation Demonstration of a fully breathable insulation that stops the heat from passing through Benefits: Save Up to 45% on your energy bills Healthier than traditional forms of insulation Lifetime warranty No hot or cold spots

Book your free survey, call 0800 2465145 Follow us:

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Treecare Co. Tree Specialists TREE STUMP REMOVAL

Tree Tree Surgery. Surgery. Reductions. Reductions. Felling. Felling. Hedge Trimming. Stump Grinding. Hedge Trimming. Stump Grinding. Woodchip Woodchip supplies. supplies. Family run business Family run business since since 1946 1946 Tel: 01963 250005 Tel: 01963 250005 Mobile: Mobile: 07976 07976 934 934 252 252 www.bandgdown.co.uk

Pruning, bracing, shaping. Preservation of mature trees. Hedge cutting. Trees supplied & planted. Landscaping & maintenance. Heavy duty winch hire available. Tree Surgery BS.3998 Contractors to local authorities.

North Dorset Tree Surgeons

WOOD CHIPPINGS FOR SALE

We carry out all aspects of tree surgery, hedge cutting and stump grinding. Ash dieback specialist. Fully insured and NPTC quali昀ed.

Free Quotes & Advice Tel/Fax: Shafts 853512 Mobile: 07831 262083

Call Will today on 01747 854517 or 07872 970741

Established in 1976

At TreeCare we care...

Professional

Experienced

Time to plant winter bedding and spring bulbs! Come and visit us, Monday – Saturday 9am – 5.30pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm Milton on Stour, Gillingham SP8 5QA 01747 824015

Reliable

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Create your perfect kitchen with our designers in store Personal service – we know not everybody wants the same, we’re here to help you choose.

Shaftesbury: 01747 851 476 Longmead Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8PL

Specialists who will work with you to design a kitchen that covers practicality, functionality and more.

Warminster: 01985 219 200 5-6 George Street, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 8QA

A kitchen that is beautiful not just to look at, but to be in.

www.myhomemaker.co.uk

Your local kitchen and appliance specialists...

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Local Services WASTE & HOUSE CLEARANCE

Serving the West Country for 40 years SEPTIC TANK EMPTYING SERVICE The same team are still providing Pete White’s friendly service

DEMOLITION ANDDISPOSAL OFANYTHING All enquiries welcome large or small

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KING

DEMOLITION & SALVAGE Please ring 01202 287635 or 07850 684282 ANYTIME for more information and a free no-obligation quotation

01963 370924 email: orders@wessexwaste.co.uk

All Size Skips Available Full muckaway service available, small or large loads inc grab lorries Tipping facilities at our premises Sand, gravel & top soil supplied Loose or in Bulk Bags

Clive Smith Ltd. SKIP HIRE

SK I

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Trade and DIY welcome Ring for enquiries

Gillingham 01747 826107

SKIP HIRE

Trusted family run business

ANCE CE HOUSE CLEAR HOU CL ARAN Plus; Sheds, Attics, Garages & Gardens Quality Items Offset Registered Waste Carrier

ALL AREAS COVERED ALL SIZE OF SKIP AVAILABLE PLEASE RING

CLIVE SMITH

Tel: 01258 440838 Or: 07853 275379 enquiries@back2market.com

ANYTIME

01258 860 166 or 07974 822 243

Rob’s Clearance • • House, shed, and site clearance Rubbish removed

• Recycling carried out • Good/interesting items bought for cash • Friendly and reliable

01747 839751 or 07956 414896

WOODROW CLEARANCES Free No-Obliga琀on Quote 07368 608340 FREE DESIGN SERVICE FOR DISPLAY ADS: CALL 07714 289409

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Part or Full Clearances Domes琀c & Commercial End of Tenancy – Probate Clearances Fully Licenced House, Garden, Lo昀, Garage, O ces Auc琀on Services Trusted, Reliable & A昀ordable 7 Days a Week

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Local Services PLUMBING, HEATING & DRAINAGE

CHIMNEYS

• Natural Gas, LPG and Oil • Central Heating and Power

D&T Plumbing and Heating Oil servicing and repairs, plus all other aspects of plumbing and heating carried out

SURVEYS

t:01747 854887 m:07525 755 696

Flushing

• Condensing and

Combination Boilers

01258 446186 07973 183658 www.quinnsheating.com

• Landlord’s Certificates • Bathrooms, Kitchens and Tiling

• All of the Blackmore Vale area covered

ABBEY DRAINAGE UNBLOCKING DRAINS Toilets Rodding High pressure jetting No dig relining CCTV Surveys Septic tank and water treatment plant installation All repairs and renewals No call out charge Sinks

Smokin Nicely Chimney Sweeps Chimneys and Flues professionally swept. Extremely clean service. Keeping Dorset’s chimneys smokin’ nicely.

cover all of the Blackmore Vale area 01747 640188 We 07587 238563 Bryan G Paulley Ltd SOLID FUEL

Tel: 01258 455251 Email: smokin.nicely@hotmail.co.uk smokinnicely.co.uk

COLIN THE CHIMNEY SWEEP: Call anytime for a quote. Certificates available upon request. Fully insured. 01963 458199/07889 597741.

Phoenix Chimneys

& Property Maintenance Clive Young carries out Chimney Sweeping Solid Fuel Stove Servicing & Repairs All Chimney Work Birdguards & Cowls Repointing & Leadwork

Call 01258 455947 mandy4phoenixchimneys@gmail.com

B SNOOK CHIMNEY SWEEP brush vaccum*, problem chimneys*, replace new bird guards (also Chimney pots*) Insurance cover 5 million* Est 50 years Donhead 01747 828904*

INSTALLATIONS accredited installers from the competent persons scheme for wood burners, multi fuel stoves, chimney liners and twin walled flues. Sweeping chimneys, birdguards & cowls. Fireplace alterations to your needs, chimney works including pointing. 01749 677440, 07921 074602

STEVE ADAMS CHIMNEY SWEEPING HETAS registered woodburner and flue installer. Birdguards and cowls . 07932 655267

solidfuel3@aol.com solidfuelinstallations ltd.co.uk

CHIRPY CHIRPY CHEAP CHEAP CLASSIFIED ADS 01963 400186

AERIALS & Satellite Direct Repairs & Installations - 7 days per week No VAT - Prompt & Friendly Service

EDITING CHASE WRITING SERVICES: research, editing and proof-reading to advance your fiction/nonfiction. Typing up manuscripts/diaries. Amanda Bergius PhD FLS chasewordsaab@aol.com chasewritingservices.co.uk

REPLACEMENT TANKS INSTALLATIONS RE-SITING TEMPORARY TANKS EMERGENCY PUMP OUTS BUNDED /SINGLE SKIN METAL TANKS/FUEL STATIONS ABOVE GROUND OR BELOW MOLING SERVICE FOR BELOW GROUND UTILITIES COMMERCIAL BOILER REMOVAL

New bunded tank installed for between £1300 and £1900 +VAT depending on size of tank. All areas. OFTEC Registered

Tel: 01963 363870 24hr Emergency, Leaking Tanks or Oil Spills 07836 502683 E: office@bgp-oiltanks.co.uk www.bgp-oiltanks.co.uk

K.SANSOM CHIMNEY SWEEP: Brush & vacuum. APICS registered,. 01963 370038

TOM MOSS Mob: 07931 727 961 Email: tommoss50@aol.com

Oil Tank Services Domestic & Commercial

KITCHENS

John Banham’s

Property Service REFRESHING Bathrooms & Kitchens

Upgrades and Carpentry Decorating services Refreshing sale and rental upgrades Handyman projects Plumbing repairs Tiling services Contact: John Banham

Of昀ce: 01747 838 087 Mobile: 07768 190 131 email: refreshingrenovations@gmail.com

MJ HPPS LTD Plumbing and Heating Contractors General Plumbing Oil/Natural Gas/LPG Installations Bathroom and Kitchen Installations New Boilers and Cylinders Underfloor Heating & Renewables Landlord Safety Certificates Office: 01747 829222 Mobile: 07900916810 Email: mike@mjheat.co.uk All workmanship guaranteed, along with manufacturers’ warranties.

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Local Services GARDENING & LANDSCAPING (see also Home & Garden) For all your fencing and decking needs

Machine or Hand-Lay Local Authority Approved ESTABLISHED 1988

All aspects of Surfacing Roads Drives Footpaths Drop Kerbs Resin Bond Drives

Concrete & Floor Screed Mixed On site Any Quantity Delivered Sand Gravel Stone Cement Blocks etc Supplied Loose or in Big Bags Good Quality Top Soil in Stock

Now available... Rockery Stone

Competitive Rates 01747 853687 or 01747 855630 www.hardimanconcrete.co.uk

Call for a free quote 01747 820234 The Depot, Longcross, Warminster BA12 6LJ

info@cgtarmac.co.uk

www.cgtarmac.co.uk

D KING & SON Tree and Garden Services t 25 years’ experience t Registered waste carrier t Free estimates t All areas covered t No job too small

Closeboard, panels & sheds supplied and fitted. Gates made to measure.

Sherborne Fencing Ltd Tel: 01935 814272 Mobile: 07814246332 TREE & GARDEN SERVICES 07435 220238/ 01258 858888 Fully insured quality service provided

FENCING AND REPAIRS, No VAT, Call Dave Whitehand on 07549 151799 ALL IRONWORK Handrails, gates, railings, repairs., restoration. 01258 880301

07831 091239 david.king63@aol.co.uk

AJCB PONY PADDOCKS & REPAIRS • • • • • • • •

Fencing post/rails Topping Ragwort removal Hedge Trimming Materials supplied if required Chain arrowing All aspects of gardening Stable Repairs

Telephone: 07884 955 597

R&W FENCING SERVICES: All types of fencing, agriculture and domestic. 01258 880892 / 07980 036250

TO LET SINGLE GARAGE in cul-de-sac to let in Sherborne. 07950 025850

(Established 1997)

Tree Surgeons

Professional and experienced tree surgery and landscaping services to residential and commercial customers. We also offer a range of equipment for hire. Available 24/7 Free quotations Fully qualified team Full public liability insurance Safe Contractor Approved

PEST REMOVAL SPECTRUM PEST CONTROL

Tel: 01747 228484 Mob: 07770 833734 www.valetreesurgeons.com Vale Tree Surgeons Limited, Gillingham SP8 4LX

Rodents, insects and all other pests humanely dealt with. Bees re-homed if possible. Quali昀ed and Experienced Technician. Member of the British Pest Control Association

CLASSIFIED ADS: 01963 4000186

T: 01258 721462 M: 07379 405080 enquiries@spectrumpestcontrol.co.uk

DRYSTONE WALLING AND LANDSCAPING www.yenstonewalling.co.uk 01963 371123

TOOLS & DIY SELF DRIVE DIGGER AND DUMPER HIRE, 01258 861647 WANTED - Dave buys all types of tools. Call 01935 428975

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Local Services ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING & ELECTRICAL

General building Extensions/Renovations Loft conversions Oak frame buildings Groundwork/Landscaping All your property needs

Mobile: 07979 527379 email: alanlewisaml@aol.com

DISPLAY ADS: 07714 289409

Architectural Services

DORSET LIME

Our advice is always free

Specialists in all external and internal lime work. Lime crete flooring. All aspects of traditional building.

Call Dave or Dan 07492 181788

J & C Handyman Services Plumbing Painting & decorating Shed erecting & repairs Flat pack furniture Shelves & curtain rails

Door hanging & skirting boards Guttering and facia clearing and replacement Fencing Pointing etc...

No job too small Please call with your requirements 01963 364457 07368 516658 dorsethandyman26@gmail.com www.jchandymanservices.com

Jeans Electrical

www.jeanselectrical.co.uk

Jeans of Mere, offer appliance repairs on most brands with fixed labour repair charges (parts on top)

ELECTRICIAN: Small jobs to full rewires. Fusebox Upgrades. Testing & Certification. Prompt, quality service at reasonable rates (no VAT). Call Alan 8am-8pm 07388696147. Email alanaac@me.com

APPLIANCES DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS: Washing machines, dishwashers, ovens etc, Call Darren or Jason 07979 976514

Oak Timber Framing Bespoke Timber Building Traditional Building Specialist inc All Building WorkGAll aspects of Lime External and Internal Rendering/Plastering/Repointing Lime Crete Flooring Chimney Rebuilds and Repointing

www.dorsetwood.co.uk Contact Dave Welsh 07838 654468

djwelsh@btinternet.com

B.LUCAS

enquiries@bell-architectural.co.uk

Quantity Surveying Estimating Surveying Building Dispute Resolution

01749 813625 Robert Chalke Associates www.rca-qs.com SW BUILDING & RENOVATIONS All aspects of building and plumbing catered for. 07970 437786 swbuildandrenovation@gmail.com

FRANKS MAINTENANCE GROUP Installations, servicing and maintenance

01747 826656 franksgroup.co.uk

•Boiler Replacement •Boiler Servicing •Gas, Oil & LPG •General Plumbing •Bathrooms •Landlord Certification •Solid Fuel Stove Installation and Servicing

HEATING AND PLUMBING

www.ACBElectricals.org.uk

DORSET WOOD TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS

01747 822162

LTD

Free estimates for all electrical work, no VAT North Dorset location, will travel. Call Alan Brown, C&G 2330, 2391,2382 on 01258 446258 or 07976 630 904 Email: alan@acbelectricals.org.uk

Planning & Building Applications for New Build, Extensions and Conversions

General builder

25 Years Experience, City & Guilds Qualified Extensions, Renovations, Alterations, New Build, Plastering, Floor and Wall Tiling, Brickwork, Blockwork, Stonework and Patios, Fencing and Decorating.

FREE estimates, No VAT 01747 228827 07809 362919

Damp Control Timber Treatments Dry Rot Condensation Control 30-Year Bonded Guarantee

Building Construction Specialists Home extensions | Barn Conversions Cottage Renovations | New Build Homes Project Management Established over 40 years Phone: 07979 210 074 / 01747 855 280 E: andy@sandsltd.biz w: www.sturgessandsturgess.com

Tel: Wincanton 01963 202382 Mobile: 07881 504426

PROTECT YOUR BIGGEST ASSET PROPER DOMESTICS and SAVE 20%

Call 01747 860215

Email: maplepres@aol.com www.maplepreservation.co.uk

APPLIANCE REPAIRS & INSTALLATION

01747 416059

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COUNTRY

See our page 62 WIDE advertisement WALL LOFT SURVEYS

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Local Services LOGS

MUSIC

Clarinet & Saxophone

Barn Stored Seasoned Firewood

Ex-Professional plays as Soloist and Busker for Weddings and Special Events

01749 813625 Robert Chalke

£70 per bag Free delivery, any area Contact Phil 07903 535 745 A A FRAMPTON, seasoned hardwood logs, full load, 2.2 cu metres, £135, half load, £80. Dumpy Bags £55,Call 07860 242485, 01747 826408

LOGS R US 1 ton pickup load of logs £90, double load £150, dumpy bag £60. All hardwood 07790 404593 01258 818081

TAXIS

JASMINE CARS TAXI SERVICE 07495 922821 Comfortable, spacious and clean estate cars. For hospitals, airports, seaports and local work. Distance no object, day trips and special occasions. Lady driver available. For safe Covid-aware transport.

5 star Google rating. JUST ASK! www.jasminecarsdorset.co.uk jasmine.cars@btinternet.com

www.robertchalke.co.uk

Tel: 07931 583614 valesideroofing@hotmail.com Find us on

LITTLE CLASSIFIED ADS WITH A BIG RETURN: CALL 01963 400186

SHINY STOVES OVEN CLEANING Ovens,Ranges, Aga’s, etc. Independent Family Run Business Covering The Blackmore Vale Area

Tel 01935 592461 Mob 07875 272401 www.shinystoves.com

FREE D AN QUOTESATES ESTIM

Clangley12@aol.com

I cover all aspects of roofing work, gutter replacement, cleaning and repair work

t:01747 854887 m:07525 755 696

Call: 07900-196427 01258 721236 Follow us on

OVEN CLEANING

01258-450879 | 07855-402799 Tom the Roofer

•24 Hour Call Out •UPVC Repairs •Key Cutting •Lock Changes •DBS Checked •No VAT

Friendly Service Free Estimates Mobile 07973 248319 scott@scottmilesroofing.co.uk

Specialist in Hi-performance felt & GRP. All of our work is GUARANTEED. All types of roofing professionally carried out. PERSONAL SUPERVISION OF ALL ORDERS.

Quantum Locksmiths

Email: info@quantumlocksmiths.co.uk

• Felt Roofing Specialist • Tiling, Slating and UPVC • Velux Windows • No Job Too Small • Insurance Work • Leadwork

CHRIS LANGLEY FLAT ROOFING BLANDFORD

SHERBORNE GUITAR TUITION: 01935 389655 - ahiahel@live.com

LOCKSMITHS /DOORS

ROOFING

Based in Wincanton

PIANO TUNING, repairs, sales of reconditioned pianos. Julian Phillips BA CGLI. 01258 471194

FREE DESIGN SERVICE FOR DISPLAY ADS: 07714 289409

Sectional Doors / Roller Doors / Up and Over Side Hinged / Personnel Doors Spares & Accessories Installation / Servicing Automation / 2 into 1 Conversions Insulated Garage Doors Call 01963 363782 or 01258 472830 www.dorsetgaragedoors.co.uk

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Steve Guppy Home Maintenance & Improvements

Fully Insured Tel: 01747 590584 Mob: 07812 106 513

PAINTING & DECORATING Local, Quality Painter & Decorator 35 Years Experience Free Quotes • No VAT Call Richard on

Home: 01258 880670 Mob: 07825 512 627 ‘Your home in safe and capable hands’

SOUTHERN TILING Kitchens and Bathrooms Private and Commercial Tiling undertaken Email: Charles.white40@aol.co.uk Mobile: 07788 724616

KBB KITCHEN FITTER, all aspects of kitchen fitting undertaken. 30 years experience, free estimates given. 01963 364550 or 07890 841827 COLIN LEA , CARPENTER from floor to roof. No VAT. 01747 590117 / 07708467601 CURTAINS, ROMAN BLINDS made to measure, soft furnishings, alterations, for free estimate - Call Sue Marsh 01747 853680

LES BENHAM: Painting services, property maintenance, domestic/ commercial, inside or out. Fully insured/free quotes 01258 458849/07788 907343 lesbenham@yahoo.co.uk / check a trade FITTED WARDROBES made to measure (in white, other door colours available), from £200, free quotes. Bob Humphries 07885 286508

COMPUTERS AND TECH COMPUTER MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS: Purchase advice, virus removal, new PC setup/ installation, internet connection, upgrades, computer/software tuition. Call Gregg on 01963 370713 OAK DIGITAL SOLUTIONS Help and Training for all your Home Technology Marnhull & all surrounding areas Call Chris on 07758 032062 oakdigitalsolutions@gmail.com oakdigitalsolutions.co.uk

DEREK ETHERINGTON BSc (Hons) PC/Mac, repairs, networks, websites, tuition. Free local callout. 01963 362403 07855 287150 dcenet.co.uk

ACCOUNTING SB BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL SERVICES -Bookkeeping -Payroll & Pensions - VAT Returns samanthabroadwaybookkeeping@ gmail.com 07845 535987

Joseph Crocker Computers Custom built gaming & office PCs Desktop, laptop and mobile device diagnosis and repair General computer and IT advice

Get connected. Stay connected. WiFi • Email • FaceTime • WhatsApp Skype • Google • eBay • Amazon Facebook • Twitter • Instagram Laptop Tablet Smartphone desktop PC

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL 01963 23669 or 07484 690824 josephcrockercomputers.co.uk

GENEALOGY SEEKING THE DORSET ROOTS OF YOUR FAMILY TREE? Experienced genealogist now available to do the digging! Enquiries to Tony 01425 838184

FREE DESIGN SERVICE FOR DISPLAY ADS: 07714 289409

• Friendly, patient, and knowledgeable help • Keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues for free over the Internet • Sell online easily, quickly and reliably

• Buying advice, setup and installation I’m Phil Hudson, your local tech expert and trouble-shooter. I’ll come to you and sort things out, at a time that suits you. Or you can drop off your machine at my workshop for quick, efficient care and maintenance.

Call me now on 07805 783147

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Local Services Creating affordable impeccable pieces with my signature 昀nish. Statement hand gilded vases in golds - silvers - seasonal colours. Ancient wood sculptures enhanced with Shou - Sugi - Ban or Gilded. Decorative objects home accessories the perfect gift that transcend at the crossroads between classic and contemporary. Because your home is your calling card individual and unique as you are.

TRADITIONAL BUILDING SPECIALISING IN STRUCTURAL WORKS AND FINE FINISHING

• • • • • • • • • •

Lime Works Masonry and Cob Plastering and Brickworks Façade Cleaning and Paint Removal - Thermatech Oak Framing Roo昀ng including Thatching and Stone Roof Tiling Sash Refurbishment and Joinery Workshop Stone and Wood Flooring Decorating and Interior Finishing Kitchen, Bathroom and Bespoke Fittings

CONSERVATION AND REPAIR OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS

Tel: 01747 832386 enquiry@stswithun.com | www.stswithun.com

ASA architects Architecture . Masterplanning . Conservation

CO NS FR UL EE TA TI O N

New Build • Extensions • Conversions • Listed Buildings • Refurbishment All Drawing Work For: Planning Applications • Building Control • Construction

Tel: 07770 421624 Email: andystrange@btinternet.com • www.asa-architect.co.uk

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DRUGS DRINK MENTAL HEALTH FITNESS DIET. Tenacity retreat specialise in wellbeing we have sponsorship available ( subject to t&c’s ) WE ALL KNOW SOMEONE THIS CAN HELP. Get in touch and change someone’s life. 07423009553

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SOMERSET EAR WAX CLINIC Ear wax removed by gentle irrigation by fully trained and experienced nurse . Based in Frome but home visits for the house bound can be arranged. Please call to discuss an appointment. 07962 106045

Age Concern North Dorset (Sturminster Newton) Your local charity for all age-related information and advice t Befriending t Welfare Advice t Telephone Support t Foot Clinic

01258 475582

Office open 10am - 2pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday info@acnorthdorset.org.uk | www.acnorthdorset.org.uk

TREAT YOUR FEET Julie Anne Smith DPodM MRCPod PODIATRIST

01258 821297 Burton Street, Marnhull, DT10 1PS stedmundspodiatry@gmail.com

Alice Johnsen is a life coach based near Sherborne. 07961 080513 alicejohnsen.co.uk

It’s perfectly acceptable to have imperfections I’ve been thinking about perfection recently. I’ve decided it’s not all it’s cracked up to be, in fact, I’d go as far as saying it doesn’t even exist. Perfection is just an opinion, a view, a snapshot in time. It’s not a fixed mark and it certainly shouldn’t form the framework for your life. So, if you feel like relaxing the rules and generally letting it all go in the name of quality of life, read on. The pressure to strive for perfection in nearly everything we do is very real. Take social media. Don’t get me wrong, I love social media when it’s used well but on all social platforms, there’s a continual drip-feed of perfection. Perfect houses, clothes, faces, views, holidays, businesses – the whole thing. And yes, if you are promoting what you sell of course you want it to look as good as possible. So it’s up to us as consumers to remember, it’s not the whole picture and it is absolutely not an accurate reflection of reality. On one level, it’s fun, inspiring escapism and if you are in a good place when you’re absorbing it all, that’s just fine. You can sit back and enjoy the

lavishness of it all. It’s when your chips are down a bit that it can become unhelpful. You start comparing, feeling less worthy. Not so much fun. What about being the perfect parent, spouse or colleague? Do you set yourself unrealistic targets to reach, constantly, for fear of being seen to be a little less than perfect? Without realising it, we can create a framework for our lives that is distracting, unproductive and exhausting. Why? Surely it is better to be honest – with ourselves and those with whom we interact on any level – about what can or cannot happen. About who we are and who we can or cannot be. Let me finish with this quote from an excellent source, The School of Life. “Striving to be ‘perfect’ is not only an unnecessary burden for a parent: it can be actively harmful to a child’s wellbeing. Setting oneself up as an idealised figure risks seeming remote and intimidating: someone to be alternately worshipped and feared rather than properly loved.” I’m putting in a bid for imperfection and honesty over a glossy papering of the cracks. I hope you will join me.

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A walk around...

with retired Dorset rights of way officer Chris Slade

PIMPERNE Park near the church where, at the roadside, is the stump of an ancient stone cross. After visiting the church, head north up the road for 100 yards then turn right and head north east up a road which, when the Tarmac runs out, becomes a bridleway leading in a straight line uphill to the parish boundary, over which is Pimperne Long Barrow, which is worth a visit as it’s the biggest in the country! I paced it as over 100 yards long. It’s never been excavated so take a trowel (only joking!) There are wide views in all directions especially across the Cranborne Chase.

Return south west along the bridleway for a furlong, then turn right and join a bridleway northwards along a field edge for a mile, the last quarter mile of which is along the edge of Pimperne Wood. At a meeting of ways turn left

and head south west downhill for half a mile where you turn left and head south through a woody lane then alongside a field for half a mile. There are lots of pheasants to be seen (or shot!). Next turn right and head

uphill north westwards for a furlong, then turn left south westwards along a straight path across Pimperne up and Down for three quarters of a mile. You can look down on the village from here. Continue along the path until you reach a road. Here you turn left, and walk eastwards downhill for half a mile, passing Manor Farm. There’s a bend to the left, heading north east for a quarter of a mile where it meets the village road. Turn right and in a furlong you’ll be in sight of your car. When you reach it you’ll have walked six miles.

Make a bee-line for the wondrous properties of lavender I was always put off lavender because I had a rather dodgy headmistress of the same name who was overly fond of some of her pupils. So lavender was a no-no for me. What a shame, because it is the most wonderful aromatic plant and so incredibly useful for many things, not just herbal medicine, and fantastic for bees. I am well over my dislike of lavender now and have hedges of it in my garden, deep blue and white – with the white attracting way more bees than the blue, if anybody knows why, please tell me. Lavender has been used for hundreds of years in the perfumery business, with lavender water being given to those who were sick, anxious and fractious. It scents bath salts, candles, perfumes, furniture polish, cleaning liquids, you name it, and lavender can be used. Us herbalists use Lavendula officinalis or augustifolia, French lavender, and it has a

myriad of uses. It is extremely antiseptic and antimicrobial which means it is good both internally and externally for colds, flu, coughs, chest infections, tonsilitis – any respiratory problems, including hayfever and asthma. These properties also make it good for cleaning surfaces and as an insect repellent. It is used in a tea or tincture for anxiety, stress, low mood and poor concentration. We also use it for insomnia, and you will often find lavender in “sleep mixes” whether from a herbalist of shop. We are all different, but I can find lavender very over stimulating if I use too much, so a couple of drops of

essential oil in a bath will be way more effective than 10 and sometimes putting lavender on your pillow can wake you up if there is too

can stimulate. Energetically however, it is a very cooling herb, so we will use it if someone is hot and angry, fidgety and restless. It can also help with headaches and migraines – often rubbing some essential oil onto your temples will help to alleviate a tension headache. Taking it internally can soothe bloating and flatulence as well as indigestion as it calms and cools the digestive system. It is absolutely amazing for burns – and a bottle of lavender essential oil should be in any first aid kit. Putting neat essential oil onto a burn works wonders for relieving the pain and promotes swift healing and it can be used for sunburn as well. n pellyfiona@gmail.com.

much. Likewise, in a sleep tea, use it Fiona Chapman is with caution studying naturopathy as it is a and herbal medicine at strong flavour and the College of too much Naturopathic Medicine

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Your number one life goal: Look after YOU The approaching autumn and winter can be an anxious time for many. Some may suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder which is a type of depression that’s related to changes in the seasons; whilst others are just aware that their mood may dip due to the lack of light and heat. Like some animals, many people feel like hibernating for the winter; wishing they could wake up next spring! The lack of sunlight and warmth can have a very real effect on the mental and physical health for many. Traditionally, the rate of prescribed anti-depressants increases considerably during the wintertime; whilst the cold can increase aches and pains for many. Self-care becomes even more important in the winter months and there are certain things one can do to help boost one’s mood. We have four important chemicals in our brain that induce wellbeing – dopamine,

oxytocin, serotonin and endorphin. Dopamine is the ’reward’ chemical and is brought on by doing things like eating things we like, achieving a goal, getting enough sleep or having a hot bath/shower. Oxytocin is the ‘love’ hormone and is promoted by such things as socialising, physical touch, helping others and petting animals. Serotonin helps stabilise our moods and is increased by exposure to sunlight, nature and mindfulness. Endorphin is the ‘pain killer’ and is brought about by exercising, listening to music and laughing. If we understand how to recharge and rejuvenate ourselves, we will have perseverance to push through the stressful situations and cope with the low times. Self-care is about prioritising our own needs, so that we are the best version of ourselves. At times when we find our energy levels depleted, or

enthusiasm for life is lacking; we need to look at our whole life and determine what needs are getting overlooked. One way is to make a list under the following headings – relationship needs, work needs, health needs, social needs, spiritual needs and maybe other personal needs. Then under each heading write three goals – these may be things that you wish to change or something new you want to do like start a hobby, become more or less social, work on your physical and/or mental health, change your workload, focus more on positivity and gratitude, find more space and quiet time for yourself. You might want to ask yourself ‘What can I do just for my own simple pleasure?’ or ‘What treats taken regularly would restore my mind, body and soul?’ Commit to doing something purely for its self-care benefit at least once a week; or daily if possible!

It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money or time, as long as it benefits you. You may feel you are being selfish – but many people spend far too much time thinking about the past, wallowing in regret and/or self-pity, worrying about what other people think, being lazy and self-serving, peoplepleasing or care-taking other people’s needs, being angry or full of resentments, blaming all and sundry. Both self-esteem and how you maintain boundaries are important parts of self-care. So whether it’s about saying ‘no’ to others or saying ‘yes’ to ourselves, we need to be brave and wise and be there – for us! n David Stanton is a Senior Counsellor/Psychotherapist living and working in the Vale. Appointments: 07584 711488

Meditations in nature: Endings or beginnings?

By now, October is in full swing, how quickly the time passes. Dark purple clouds, wind and rain have given way to a bright October sky; a crystal-clear blue expanse laced with feathery white cirrus stratus. Crossing the overflowing Stour, a little egret glides effortlessly along the banks whilst flurries of swallows sweep low over the adjacent fields in search of insects to fuel their forthcoming journey home to Africa. Most have already departed. The month of October is renowned for its golden light, vibrant hues, and the wealth of autumn bounty still to be gathered from the hedgerows. As I walk down the ride, blackberries, crab apples, rosehips, sloes, and spindle berry hang like

shining jewels, gleaming in the October sunshine; fruits and seeds that will transform autumn endings into spring beginnings. The leaves on the woodland trees are dried and edged with burnished brass. The diminishing hours of sunlight and the drop in temperature will, in time, trigger the chlorophyll to completely break down, thus revealing the leaves’ other pigments of yellow, red, and orange. But for now, the countryside is still green. Surprisingly, there are remnants of summer wildlife; common lizards and a grass snake basking in the sunshine, dragonflies and darters, and grasshoppers and crickets all having a last flurry. But today, it is the abundance of red admiral butterflies that hold my attention. They look resplendent feeding on the ivy flowers alongside scores of bees, hornets and flies that together are emitting a continuous buzz, loud enough to make a passer-by stop and wonder. Our red admirals are classed as

migrant butterflies travelling to our shores in the Spring from North Africa and the continent. On route to northern Britain and Ireland, the females lay their eggs on the tips of nettles. Eventually these herald the emergence of new butterflies from July onwards. Red admirals are one of our most handsome and strongest flying insects that can still be on the wing in southern England in November and December. I have even seen one feeding in my garden on Christmas Day. I used to think that there was a sadness to autumn, that it represented endings rather than beginnings. Now, I look upon it differently. It is a time when nature sets seed for the following year and prepares to rest through the winter. Perhaps it is a good time for us to do the same; to pause and reflect on the summer just gone and to make plans for our future. Dr Susie Curtin curtin.susanna@gmail.com

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A Tarrant Monkton woman who launched a gorgeous natural skincare range after years of suffering with rosacea and super sensitive skin is celebrating after her products were accepted for a major new department store. Catherine Thomas, 57, had enjoyed a varied career before making the leap into starting her own business. Then just as she got going with her range of soaps, moisturisers and creams the pandemic shut off many avenues for getting her products out there. Undaunted, she set about making nourishing hand creams to donate to NHS workers whose skin was left raw with the rigorous hand washing and sanitising. With the help of her friend Julie McKendrick she also made soaps – a time and space-consuming exercise: “It’s a bit of alchemy, soapmaking,” says Catherine. Naomi Booth from Sixpenny Handley designed beautiful packaging: “Presentation is so important, and we didn’t want to overdo the packaging as our motto is kind to your skin, kind to your world.” The only thing that was missing was a major outlet to sell their wares and once life started to return to something approaching normality Catherine contacted Bobby’s, who were set to open a new department store in Bournemouth in September. Now Pip Skincare is rapidly making a name for itself, with a particular favourite being the Hard Working Handcream with lavender and geranium – one devotee is Catherine’s partner, who is both a landscape gardener

TAKING CARE: Julie McKendrick, left, and Catherine Thomas and, inset, just some of the range of Pip skincare products

Pip Pip hooray! Skincare ladies land top store deal and a mechanic, who says the product is miraculous. Macmillan nurses who tried it on their clients said it was the most effective cream they’d used, Catherine said: “I’ve always been interested in more natural ways of everything, keeping thing more plantbased and keeping nasty chemicals out – particularly petrochemicals, which are so widely used in skin products because they feel nice and they’re cheap. However skin doesn’t breathe very well covered

in them. I’ve tried to put my prices low, while not using any of the nasties.” She added: “I have very sensitive, troubled skin myself, so I’ve really enjoyed creating these products and believe in them.” Catherine and Julie recently had a great weekend promoting their products at Bobby’s, and they are starting to see some repeat business, which is very encouraging. “When we found out we could sell our products at

Bobby’s, we thought oh my goodness,” said Catherine. “We have had great support from local people – our products are also on sale at Rawston farm shop in Tarrant Rawston, who have been lovely. “And I’m at Shaftesbury Country Market every Thursday morning. “Our products are also on sale at the Forget-me-not Walled Garden in Blandford.” n Go to pipnaturalskincare.com to find out more.

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Paul’s at the Legion tonight ON SONG: The Farrant Singers are at St Martin’s in Salsbury on October 23

Singers’ tribute to composers St Martin’s Church in Salisbury will resound with the heavenly voices of The Farrant Singers, who are celebrating their first appearance since 2019 on October 23 at 7.30pm. The concert is the first to be conducted by Philip Lawson, the new co-director, and

aptly entitled ‘The Old Order Changeth’ and will include works by William Byrd, Charles Villiers Stanford and Sir Edward Elgar. The second half is a tribute to two composers, Richard Lloyd and Richard Shepard, who both sadly passed away this year within two months

of each other. Richard Lloyd founded The Farrant Singers in 1958, and Richard Shephard conducted the choir between 1974 and 1983. Tickets are available at £15 from Casa Fina in Salisbury, at farrantsingers.org or by calling 07773 210706.

Folk guitarist, singer and composer Paul Downes, pictured, is returning to Blandford tonight, Friday, October 15, for a performance at the Wessex Acoustic Folk Club in the Legion at 8pm. Paul is accompanied by his brother Warwick, a renowned bass player and supported by Blandford’s Rod Jenkins, with a selection of mellow Americana. Entrance is £15, with limited seating to enable safe spacing. Ring Kathy at the box office on 01202 732239.

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Arts & Entertainment By Miranda Robertson Fans of nonsense poems are in for a treat – and a children’s hospice is in for a donation – after a Gillingham pensioner published his first book of silliness. Retired civil servant Richard Evans, 71, has always enjoyed ‘playing about with words’ and invented the eponymous Joshua Piecrust 50 years ago. “He’s my alter ego,” said Richard. “I’ve always written odd bits of verse, just for my own amusement. But then I joined a writing group called Scribblers in Milton on Stour and they asked me what my hopes were for this year. I didn’t have any, so I thought I’d write a lot of poems for my grandchildren.” The poems in Joshua Piecrust and his Alphabet of Rhymes (With Occasional Breaks for Refreshment) have been described by reviewers as ‘Great fun’ and ‘wonderfully eccentric’. The gloriously silly rhymes take the reader through the alphabet with one creature per letter. Fabulous drawings by prolific illustrator Lyn Stone were funded by Richard, and all proceeds are going to Julia’s House children’s hospice. Richard said: “I told Lyn that Joshua Piecrust looked a bit like me, and she came up with a caricature that looked so much like me it makes everyone laugh.” He added: “I’ve never written a book before – odd bits of verse but just for myself. But now I’m writing

Kangaroos

HAVE A LOOK, AT MY BOOK: Author Richard Evans

You’re just in time for nonsense rhyme a second book. It’s a nonsense novel aimed at me, really write to amuse me and if someone else likes it, great. “It’s about a bookseller who… well… it’s complicated…” Joshua Piecrust and his Alphabet of Rhymes is the perfect stocking filler for children and adults alike – and it’s on Amazon for a trifling £2.89 right now. Richard’s wife is Japanese, and their daughter Emi Evans, is an internationallyknown singer/songwriter who now lives in Tokyo. Emi has made quite a name

for herself since being scouted by a SONY Japan producer at the age of 16. She was heard singing at the Olympics Opening Ceremony, and you can hear her voice on a great many computer games.” Richard said: “Emi has been plugging my book in Japan, too! Everyone who reads it seems to like it.” Search for Joshua Piecrust at amazon.co.uk. Writing group Scribblers met on the second Thursday of the month in Milton on Stour at 7.30pm. Call 01747 835689 or email tiggyhayes@hotmail.co.uk.

Kangaroos, with little grace, go ricocheting round the place for reasons not entirely clear; it’s very dry, it’s very hot. (Shall I join in? I’d rather not.) Yes, Kangaroos are queer. The large elastic Kangaroo goes ‘Pyoinggg! Pyoinggg! Pyoinggg!’ the outback through where seldom English feet have trod; and in its pockets you may find small replications of its kind – Yes, Kangaroos are odd. Kangaroos are poised, some think, precariously on the brink, more cuckoo-witted than was feared. “Have they no brain? No intellect?” All bounced to mush, so we suspect. “You mean they’re bonkers?” Quite correct – Yes, Kangaroos are weird. Extravagantly over-sprung, all Kangaroos, both old and young, have trampolines instead of knees; and can, with disconcerting ease, go into orbit if they sneeze. Are Kangaroos bizarre? Too bounding right they are!

Comedy nights are back, raising funds and raising a laugh Popular charity stand-up comedy nights that used to run bi-annually at the Exchange, Sturminster Newton are back on. On Saturday, October 16, at 8pm there’s a fresh comedy night, with a great line up of acts, from the National Comedy Circuit, and a well-stocked bar.

Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets at £15 are available on the door, or in advance from the Exchange (01258 475137). These events previously ran for about 10 years and raised over £20,000 for local and overseas good causes. All profits from this show will go to

The Vale Pantry, Sturminster Newton and the Sudanese Community Development Project (a school for Sudanese refugee children living in Cairo). The school relies entirely on donations and the money will be used to give the children a basic brunch every day.

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Arts & Entertainment The David Hall in South Petherton is hosting a number of events in November. n A craft fair – a ‘Support The Hall’ event – will be held on Saturday, November 6 from 9.30am-12.30pm. Enjoy a relaxing morning wandering around the delightful stalls of the craft producers. Find a ‘one of a kind’ artwork, great for that special Christmas present, or a treat for yourself. Free Entry. n Folkies Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman will be playing on Saturday, November 6 at 8pm. The pair have long established themselves as one of the UK Folk scene’s most rewardingly enduring partnerships. It’s now over 25 years that this popular wife and husband duo have been making music. To celebrate and acknowledge this milestone, the couple will revisit and reinterpret songs which span their career. From the early days of Folk supergroup Equation through to Personae, with a nod or two along the way to their extracurricular musical adventures, the evening promises a whistle-stop tour through their artistic journey to date. Tickets: £18.50. £17.50 concessions. n Martyn Joseph will be playing on Saturday. November 13 at 8pm. Martyn is described as ‘a completely unique and mindblowing artist. For just one man and a guitar he creates a performance with a huge farreaching sound that is energetic, compelling and passionate. Be it to 200 people or 20,000, he blows the crowd away night after night’. Tickets: £19 Full. £18 Concessions.

HAND IN HAND: Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman

Another busy month for hall with a wide range of events nThe Goat Roper Rodeo Band will be playing on Friday, November 19 at 8pm. With just two old guitars and a bucketful of aching harmony, The Goat Roper Rodeo Band are preaching ‘Cosmic Country Blues’ like you never heard… From a lonesome shack in the North Wales hills, over the past decade Jim and Sam have honed their craft on a diet of Country Classics and ‘down home’ Roots records, culminating in their own brand of trippy yet soulful Acoustic Blues. There’s a hint of Gram, a sniff of Dylan and a twist of Waylon’s Blues. Tickets: £17 Full. £16 Concessions.

n A Quiz Night – another ‘Support The David Hall’ event – will be held on Saturday, November 20 at 7.30pm. Test your knowledge, enjoy a ploughman’s supper and raise money for The David Hall at the same time. Tickets: £7 inc supper. No concessions. Advanced booking only by Wednesday, November 17. No tickets available on the night. Maximum four team members.

n A coffee morning will be held on Wednesday, November 24 at 10am. Pop in for a cup of real coffee and a chat. Look around the book and bric-abrac stalls and more often than not, listen to some live music. Entry is free. n Skerryvore – A ‘Chance to Dance’ Event Thursday November 25 @ 8pm Over the last 15 years, Skerryvore have brought their performances to audiences across the globe, from their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars to festival crowds in the USA, Canada, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe. Picking up Scottish traditional music’s Live Act of the Year twice on the way – in 2011 and again in 2016 – the band’s wide range of influences and talent produce a musically-expansive, highenergy set that excites and captivates audiences. ‘A great bunch of guys and superb live – really infectious and hard not to get swept up in what they do’ – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Tickets: £23. No concessions

n Petherton Picture Show Presents: The Father (12A) (2020) Friday November 26 @ 8pm A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as grows older. While he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality. Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Coleman, Mark Gatiss Tickets: £5 n Acoustic Night – Saturday November 27 @ 7.30pm On our performers’ night, The David Hall hands over its professional stage and outstanding acoustics to budding artists of all genres. If you would like to attend our Acoustic Night as a performer or audience member then please email Chris Watts at folk@chriswatts.org or call 07715 501157. Please pre-book your performance slot or seat. Do not walk up on the night! Entry by suggested donations of £2. Tickets can be booked at thedavidhall.org.uk or by phone on 01460 240 340.

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Arts & Entertainment Pictures for The Beehive, a contemporary art exhibition hosted at the home of the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury, has raised a stunning £100,000 towards a hydrotherapy pool for people with profound disabilities. The two-day exhibition and auction took place at St Giles House in Wimborne in aid of the £1million Diverse Abilities Splash Appeal. The exhibition culminated in an elegant party and auction, in which the 29 donated works from artists including Antony Gormley, Maggi Hambling, Paula Rego, and Catherine Goodman, went under the hammer by Guy Schwinge of Duke’s. The exhibited works spanning a range of media, raised over £84,000 and other proceeds collected through the exhibition took the total to well over £100,000. Henrietta Young, curator and artist, said: “We were delighted with the interest shown in this wide ranging and exciting show, delighted with the fantastic sum we raised at the auction – thank to the enthusiasm, expertly kindled by Mr Schwinge, of the bidders – but really delighted that so many more people now know, and care, about The Beehive, the excellent work done there, and the acute need for this pool. This is only the start!” Helen Mortimer, development manager at Diverse Abilities, said: “All of us at Diverse Abilities have been overwhelmed with the support of artists, volunteers and those who have bid. The hard work and generosity of all these people made this possible and has taken us a huge leap closer to building a therapy pool.”

FUNDRAISER: Mark Powell, Helen Mortimer and Henrietta Young at St Giles House with some of the works on show

Beehive auction nets £100k for hydrotherapy pool fund

Artist Amy Shuckburgh added: “I was delighted to be asked to donate a picture to this charity and for such a worthwhile cause. The work I donated is part of a series exploring my experience of caring for children and seemed an appropriate piece to offer

for the auction. One of my children has learning difficulties and this series on motherhood began as a way of processing and celebrating the particular challenge of caring for a child with special needs. The term special needs has a bitter-sweet ring to it, and

in any context, however ‘special’ the needs, caring can be the hardest job and also the most rewarding.” The exhibition also featured portraits and drawings of those who attend The Beehive. Visit thesplashappeal.org.uk for more details.

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Jenny Eclair: Si ty! (FFS) 7.30pm Tickets £20 –––––––– Saturday 13th November

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Living Spit s Frankenstein 7:30pm Tickets £15/£13

Men of all ages over the age of 17 are being asked to sign up to star as extras in a ‘major new feature film’ being shot in Dorset. The Casting Collective put out the call earlier this month for the as-yet un-named film. It says it’s looking for people of all ethnicities and looks but adds: “We are particularly

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month and filming from early to mid-November. Dorset has featured in a number of blockbusting movies over the past few years. The 2017 movie Dunkirk starring Harry Styles, pictured, and Mark Rylance was filmed in Weymouth and Swanage, Brad Pitt filmed part of his World War Z at Lulworth Cove and and be available Ammonite, starring Kate Winslet as Mary Anning was for costume filmed at Lyme Regis. Apply at fittings and castingcollective.co.uk/ rehearsals from the middle of this artistes/urgent-casting-calls.

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The Unravelling Wilburys Return to Shaftesbury Arts Centre on Saturday, November 13 at 7.30pm. The Unravelling Wilburys are the ‘complete package’ with a great combination of brilliant musicianship and tongue in cheek humour. The band play their songs in their familiar country-rock style while stealing a few choice numbers from those famous five icons: Messrs Orbison, Harrison, Dylan, Petty and Lynne. An experience is not to be missed. Tickets £18 Under 18s £16 from shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk or 01747 854321.

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£3,000 investment opening new doors for print company Investing more than £3,000 in March 2020 when the in new kit has allowed a pandemic hit, and we Dorset printer to offer a new continued with a reduced service. workforce, making use of the Cheap Printing Dorset, in government’s furlough Blandford Forum, is now scheme, with a shift to able to provide bespoke, producing more tamperproof ID cards with informational print and additional options such as signage about restrictions electronic chips and and precautions in place. magnetic strips. “We also supported those It follows the businesses purchase of the continuing to company’s first trade such as the Fargo HDP 5000, educational and a top-of-thehealthcare sectors. range ID printer. “We would see Some of the spikes of work money for the whenever certain investment came restrictions were from Dorset lifted, but Growth Hub’s generally Recovery Grant businesses were funding. still cautious Business owner about spending Bryan Benjafield too much money said that the need in case for change and restrictions were BUSINESS SUPPORT: the ability to put in place again. Bryan Benjafield diversify had “We saw this as been the secret ingredient to an opportunity for us to offer survival during the an additional service, challenging times of the last particularly in sectors which 18 months. will always be required.” He said: “This investment The holographic HDP film will allow our customers to used makes the ID cards have a greater sense of tamperproof meaning any security, accountability, and attempt to peel the layers efficiency. deems the cards unusable. “In situations where people The printer uses 24-bit need to feel safe such as colour, providing up to schools, nursing homes, 16.7m colour options. universities, and at events, All data is eradicated as soon knowing who is coming and as the item is printed to fall going is critical. in line with current GDPR “Cheap Printing Dorset can compliance. also offer full encoding of Cheap Printing Dorset was chips and magnetic strips established in 2012 and meaning we can also offer offers a full range of printed the types of plastic cards you products fom business see in hotels for room cards stationery, flyers and leaflets or membership passes at to brochures, banners, health clubs. signage and workwear. “Business obviously slowed n cheapprintingdorset.co.uk

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Simply oarsome... Ex-Marine Dinger By Andrew Diprose Dorset Biz News editor He’s done it! Former Royal Marine Dave ‘Dinger’ Bell successfully landed in Cornwall on Sunday September 26 after rowing across the North Atlantic from New York. Non-stop, unsupported, solo and with an official crossing time of 118 days, four hours and 55 minutes from mainland USA to mainland UK. Waiting to greet him at Newlyn Harbour were his partner, Georgie, as well as dad and brother for an emotional homecoming. Among his first words: “I’m never doing anything dangerous ever again.” Right up to the last moment there was tension with fears that Dinger was going to hit a reef in the Scilly Isles. The original plan to land in Falmouth, further up the coast, was abandoned in favour of Newlyn due to an approaching Atlantic depression. Dinger was escorted into the harbour by the local RNLI crew.

BLISTERING: Dave ‘Dinger’ Bell shows off his hands. Right; Arriving in Cornwall and, inset, Tobias Gutteridge

The 49-year-old launched from Liberty Landing Marina in New York, USA, on May 31 at 1.55am local time. Due to hurricanes, the gulf stream and huge waves, he has since rowed around 4,000 nautical miles. So far Dinger has raised more than £39,000, including Gift Aid, for the Poole-based Special Boat Service Association and Rock2Recovery UK. Dinger was given the nickname (based on his surname Bell) on his first

day with the Royal Marines – it’s been with him ever since. He served 20 years in the Corps leaving in 2010 with the rank of Colour Sergeant. Dinger left the Big Apple with everything he needed to complete the entire crossing. Rowing solo from New York to continental Europe unsupported has never been done before. Fewer than 60 people have ever rowed across the North Atlantic while more than 100 people rowed the Mid Atlantic last year alone.

Dorset Biz News has followed Dinger’s Atlantic row from the beginning. Speaking to us last year, he said: “I’m quite scared of what I’m attempting to do but I’m using that fear to drive me on.” Asked why he was mounting the personal challenge Dinger, who lives in Bere Regis, said: “Everyone asks me that. The simple answer is to see if I can. I’m no way an athlete. I have the classic Marine’s knees, hips and back. I’ve done some tough things and, to be honest, I

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jumping out. Price, though always the acid test, becomes secondary; perhaps we may have to scale back the scope to remain broadly within budget. The uncertainties of shipping delays are so great that I am speaking with trusted American contacts for a reliable contractor in the USA. Normally from Southern England, we would know within a week or two when we could rely on a container arriving on site abroad. No longer.

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don’t know if my body will hold out. “But I’m curious to see if I can do this and I have a quiet determination to succeed. “After all, if you don’t try, you’ll never know.” He decided to row the Atlantic in 2015 but only started telling people three years later. Dinger said: “95 per cent of people look blank and just say ’why?’. “The other five per cent are fascinated and ask me loads of questions.”

Dinger bought his boat from Avon Marina, formerly Rossiters, in Christchurch. It was used in the annual Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge, where up to 30 teams row the Mid Atlantic. Dinger later christened it ‘Billy No Mates’. The venture was self-funded with several sponsors also coming on board. Among the businesses Dinger promoted was Bravery, the Poole-based extreme clothing brand founded by Tobias Gutteridge.

The former Royal Marine was paralysed from the neck down after a bullet severed his spinal cord while serving

in Afghanistan 12 years ago. Dinger said: “He’s an amazing guy.” He added: “This is something you only do once. I don’t intend to make a career out of it. “But if I’m successful no-one will be able to take that achievement away from me.”

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Recruitment Situations wanted QUALIFIED SELF EMPLOYED BOOKKEEPER. All varieties of accounts taken on. Payroll and VAT. Over 15 years’ experience. Call Becky on 01963 458038

PRISTINE CARE AND DOMESTIC SERVICES

All aspects of personal care, hourly, days/nights Medication administration, nails cut, showering and bathing GP/Hospital appointments Meals cooked, cleaning, ironing, shopping, gardening, carpet cleaning and dog walking Paula Saunders – Manager Mobile: 07512 733 215 Business: 01258 721826 paulapenhills@gmail.com

HEALTHY, FIT, EDUCATED, retired 65-yr-old needs some kind of part-time work. Email icanbegot@yahoo.co.uk or text/ring 07726 340653. MARRIED COUPLE LOOKING FOR LIVE IN POSITION. One has 30yrs Carpentry/Building/Maintenance experience, and the other, Housekeeping/Pet Care. Excellent refs, available for work from Jan 2022. Contact msgarrod@hotmail.co.uk

OPERATIONS MANAGER SSCAT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT OPERATIONS MANAGER 28 hours per week - Salary Range: £20821 to £22015 A dynamic, people focused person required to head a small team, providing an essential Ring and Ride Transport service to the local community. Experience of writing charity, and other fundraising bids essential, as is a management background and 昀exibility to deal with day-to-day problem solving. For further details and an application form ring Mike Rowlands at South Somerset Community Accessible Transport on 01963 34594 or email sscatbus@gmail.com Closing date for applications 15/11/21

AWARD-WINNING CHARCUTERIE PRODUCER The Real Cure seeks additional full time Packing & Order Fulfilment Assistant to join our friendly team. The role provides an excellent opportunity for the right individual to grow with the business as we expand in 2022. The role would be permanent however we would also consider someone looking for a seasonal job to the end of December to help with the busy festive period. Please email CV to hello@therealcure.co.uk

MILBORNE PORT SURGERY is looking for a Receptionist/ Administration Assistant to join our friendly team to work 20 -37 hours per week. Prior knowledge of EMIS Web would be desirable but not necessary as full training will be provided. Please send your C.V and covering letter to the Reception Lead anita.guppy@nhs.net by no later than the 25th October 2021.

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The New Blackmore Vale The New Blackmore Vale & The New Stour & Avon magazines are recruiting for a Page Planner to join our team. Reporting into the Advertising Manager, to plan two fortnightly magazines ranging from 64 to 120 pages. You will be responsible for creating accurate plans with excellent workflow practices and good communication with sales and editorial. Previous experience of page planning essential Working well to deadlines with excellent time planning Flexible Excellent computer skills Excellent communication skills Great sense of humour You will be joining a highly successful team who have worked in the publishing industry for many years. Working from home considered for the right candidate.

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Sales and Transport Co-ordinator, Wincanton Hopkins Concrete Ltd is a leading supplier of ready mixed concrete, concrete pumps, aggregates, and muck away services throughout the south west. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Sales and Transport Co-ordinator for our www.hopkinsconcrete.co.uk busy Wincanton sales office. The role requires good communication skills and an enthusiastic personality suitable for sales. Accurate data input skills are essential and experience of using a “sales to invoice” system is desirable. The ideal candidate would have experience of the ready mixed concrete or quarry products industry gained from either an office environment or on-site end user background or be from a builder’s merchant. Key duties include customer order handling, telephone sales and supporting the external sales team with customer quotations. Consideration will be given to enthusiastic persons without experience providing they have a “can-do” attitude and personality suited to a sales role and be willing to learn the business. This is a full-time role with opportunity to progress within the Hopkins business and our parent company Tarmac.

Please send your CV and covering letter to trevor.burt@hopkinsconcrete.co.uk. Closing date 31 October 2021

RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Fowler Fortescue are looking for a confident and organised individual who is willing to get stuck into a busy role where no days are the same. A proactive individual with outstanding attention to detail. Excellent communicative skills both written and spoken, with a positive and hardworking attitude. Full time office based role here at our lovely offices in Fonthill Bishop. Please email Julie at jdf@fowlerfortescue.co.uk for a full job description or to apply with your CV. CARE ASSISTANT, CASTLE CARY We are looking for a person to join our dedicated team, caring for our 23 elderly clients in our comfortable retirement home. Experience preferred, but not essential. For further details contact Sally Tel: 01963 350272

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Bricklayer/Stone Mason required On the cards or CIS Good rates of pay for the right candidate Immediate start Please call Eddie on 07740 675927

Sunrise service and mot centre needs qualiﬁed technicians. We require two technicians, mot testers would be an advantage but not essential. Good renumeration package. Large clean workshops with all up to date diagnostics and equipment. Be part of a great team. All enquiries email sunriseservicecentre@hotmail.co.uk

FULL-TIME DENTAL NURSE required to join our friendly team in a busy private practice. Approximately 38 hours per week. The successful applicant must be qualified and registered with the GDC. Please contact Tracey White at Sturminster Dental Care on 01258 473397 for further details or send CV and covering letter via email to reception@sturminster dentalcare.co.uk Closing date for applications is 25th October 2021 F/T NIGHT DRIVER required to collect orders from London markets. Four nights pw, start 8.30pm. Driving a 3.5 tonne vehicle. Email careers@finefoodco.co.uk or call 01963 828304

SQUIRES OF SHAFTESBURY Menswear & Schoolwear We are looking for a personable, enthusiastic Assistant-Manager (FullTime) with good people skills to join the small friendly team in our Shaftesbury store. Please contact Timothy Rumble (Manager) at Squires of Sha ftesbury. Tel: 01747 852455 N B SERVICES EVENING CLEANER REQUIRED Gillingham Dorset. Monday to Friday 6pm to 8pm £9 ph paid monthly includes hols. Contact Nigel 07970 499685 FULL TIME HANDYPERSON Large Estate Tisbury, Varied Role, Competitive Salary, for Full Job Description, email christine@squalls.co.uk or Tel 01747 870245 PART TIME WAREHOUSEMAN & DELIVERY DRIVER required 3 days p/w with additional hours in summer. Local to BA22 7HY. Email CV to sales@qawines.co.uk

PORT REGIS UK SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES Support Workers wanted! Full & part time positions available. We pay £78.48 per sleep in. Call 01202 038 005 or email your CV to HRServices@uksupportedliving.co.uk

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SERVICE ENGINEER to join our team You must have proven experience and knowledge of working with LG and Daikin air source heat pumps. Full UK Driving licence required. The ideal candidate will also have the relevant qualifications including vented and un-vented cylinder qualification and come from a general plumbing background, but this is not a requirement as training will be provided. Salary negotiable. Please send through your CV to admin@dorsetenergysolutions.co.uk

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Ex-cons thank firms who showed faith Flag bearing former convicts on horseback celebrated those companies who gave them a chance in a special awards ceremony hosted by the Lord Mayor of the City of London Alderman William Russell. The Younited Flag award was launched in 2019 by music legend Nile Rodgers together with crime prevention charity, Key4Life, which transforms the lives of some of the most disaffected young men in Britain. At the event, some 15 Key4Life Younited flags were awarded to businesses across the country, including Somerset’s Yeo Valley and Purple Hire Solutions. Yeo Valley employed Liam Meredith, now 27, as a conservationist for three years until May 2021, when he left to set up his own ice

cream and burger van business in collaboration with Key4Life and Yeo Valley. Liam said: “I’m hugely grateful to both Key4Life and Yeo Valley for helping me rebuild my life. Without more companies giving men with convictions opportunities, we can’t break the cycle of crime. We’ve

made our mistakes, we can’t deny that, but now we want change. So my message to other companies is that if you aren’t going to be part of the solution by giving exoffenders another chance, you’re part of the problem.” Eva Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Key4Life said: “Research shows that 50% of corporate Britain would not

hire ex-offenders, and yet having a job is the crucial success factor for men with convictions. With reoffending costing the UK government £18.1 Billion a year, the Younited Flag award highlights how employing ex-offenders can drive change by dispelling stereotypes and removing unfair prejudice.” The special awards ceremony at Mansion House also celebrated the 9th birthday of Key4Life, which has an unrivalled track record for transforming the lives of some of the most disaffected young men in Britain. Alderman William Russell said: “It’s remarkable to see graduates from rehabilitation programmes attaining impressive corporate roles because some one cared enough, for long enough, to change their lives.”

Rushmore Estate have the following vacancies

Greenkeeper As part of the specialised team looking after the day-to-day operation of the Golf Course on the estate, and on occasion the wider estate also. You will be experienced in the role and familiar with the workings of the various machines and methods used in presenting all areas of the course. You will be a team player focused and driven to present the course and surroundings to the highest possible standards. Hours do vary through the seasons and include occasional weekend work. Uniform, training, professional development along with many other benefits are included within the package.

Please email CV and covering letter to Jaime Acton, greenkeeper@rushmoreuk.com

Clubhouse Supervisor An experienced, outgoing hospitality professional to help deliver a first-class customer experience for our members, guests, and visitors at our busy Golf Club. If you love looking after people in a social environment, but do not want the late nights, split shifts, and long hours then this could well be the role for you. Working alongside the Clubhouse Manager you will be responsible for the ongoing high level of service daily. An informal club with a fun, can-do attitude to looking after people without the stuffiness associated with Golf Clubs means the right person will thrive. Lively, outgoing but with a great work ethic and a genuine passion to deliver great service. Hours do vary throughout the seasons but generally very different from the normal hospitality sector. Weekend work will be necessary. Salary negotiable dependant on experience and what you can bring to the team overall. Along with many other benefits are included within the package.

Please email CV and covering letter to Michelle Hall, clubhouse@rushmoreuk.com

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https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk 11-19 Mixed Comprehensive – 1,760 on roll including 370 in the Sixth Form

CARETAKER (FULL-TIME) 37 hours a week Starting salary of £19,698 per annum Required from the beginning of November 2021, a full-time Caretaker to join our busy site team. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated person who would like to provide a key role in maintaining our school site, including grounds maintenance. This role also includes some driving of a school mini bus. Gillingham is an ambitious and happy school, which offers excellent resources, outstanding facilities and a special ethos amongst students and staff. Closing date 22 October 2021. Please apply on line via the school web-site (https://www.gillingham-dorset. co.uk). We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and will require the disclosure of any criminal convictions. We look forward to receiving an application form from you. MATERNITY COVER TEACHER PART TIME 0.55FTE 2.5 days Teaching+PPA We are looking for an inspirational teacher to join our village school for two terms of maternity cover, teaching Reception & a Year 1/2 class from January 2022. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Email:admin@semley.wilts.sch. uk for an application form or to make an appointment to visit. Please take a look at our website semley.wilts.sch.uk to find out more about our school. EXPERIENCED PAINTER & DECORATOR required on a self-employed basis, high quality work, interior & exterior, with approx. 15 miles of Sherborne area. Own transport essential. Call Wayne 01935 872007

MECHANIC Qualified mechanic/ technician required for busy Sherborne Garage. MOT tester an advantage. Includes all levels of technical work from Servicing to engine work and diagnostics. Working with a small team. Good rate of pay. Apply on 01935 812720 or email bristolroadgarage@gmail.com OAKWOOD TAXIS require part time drivers Friday nights and Saturday nights. Also school run drivers. Please ring Andy on 01258 455555 CHRISTMAS POULTRY PROCESSING help needed. First 3 weeks of December. Cash in hand payments, near Wincanton. 07812 009364

RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER Salary Grade SCP: 27-30 (£31,346 - £33,782) Sherborne Town Council wishes to appoint a Responsible Finance Officer owing to the pending retirement of the current post holder. It is hoped that a short transitional handover period can be agreed with the successful applicant. The main objective of the role is to ensure the effective financial control of the Town Council’s finances. The successful applicant will preferably hold an accounting qualification and be fully conversant with Microsoft Packages to include Excel, along with the proficient use of Sage 50 Cloud Accounts and Payroll system. Experience of Management Accounts and Year End Accounts is essential and a knowledge of local government accounting would be an advantage. This is a full time (37 hours a week) pensionable position and the Council operates a ‘flexible working policy’. The closing date for applications will be 12.00 noon on Monday, 25th October 2021 with interviews planned for early November 2021. For further information and an application pack, please visit our website: sherborne-tc.gov.uk/ council/vacancies or telephone 01935 812807. Servest has vacancies for 2 CLEANERS. Morning 08:30 – 11:30, evening 17:30 – 19:30. For more information contact Mark Smith on 07468 693240 Full time vacancy for MAINTENANCE ENGINEER. For further details please ring 07974 568109 HOME HELP NEEDED part-time for elderly lady in MERE, call 07947 880864

MIDDAY SUPERVISOR (MDSA) 6.25 hours per week during term time (12.20-1.35pm) Permanent contract – term time only Pay Grade 16 SCP 1-2 HORSINGTON CHURCH SCHOOL wishes to appoint an enthusiastic lunchtime supervisor. This is a great opportunity to work with a team who enjoy making the school day as enjoyable as possible. You will be expected to: l Maintain a calm, respectful atmosphere and encourage positive behaviour l Work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with others l Support children during mealtimes and tidying up l Deal with any minor first aid incidents (training will be provided) l Setting up and clearing away tables and general cleaning duties This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks. Full details and application form available on website horsingtonbwmat.org or by emailing office@horsington.bwmat.org Applications are invited by 22nd October. Seeking EXPERIENCED GARDENER one day per week – mainly vegetables – Sturminster Newton area: email damaris@meod.net or answerphone 01258 471258 TIPPER DRIVER CLASS 2 based in Wincanton. Quarry work, permanent position, immediate start. 07850 429058

PART-TIME HELP REQUIRED with large garden, Blandford area 01258 830578

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Our Dorset homes are recruiting Care Assistants Registered Nurses

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Ashley Court, 6-10 St Peters Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0PA. Tel: 01202 715902

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Recruitment CHARITY SHOP MANAGER - FIXED TERM FOR ONE YEAR The Friends of Blandford Hospital Charity are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced retailer with great people skills, who is confident working with our wonderful team of volunteers.

Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School

Independent andForm Day School NurseryBoarding Prep Senior Sixth IAPS/The Society of Heads/CISC for Pupils aged 4 -18 GSA/CISC

Independent Counsellor DriverSchool Required

You will be organised, driven and experienced in overseeing the day to day business of our two established shops in Blandford and Sturminster Newton. A background in charity retailing would be an advantage for this position. Great customer service is essential and you will have the ability to manage a team of volunteers, handle cash and have an understanding of a retail environment. The post is 35 hours per week over 5 days with a salary of £24,000 and some weekend work will be required.

ONLY Leweston PART School is TIME, seeking toTERM engage theTIME services of an Independent School Counsellor. The Counsellor will work closely with the Assistant Head (Pastoral) to support the promotion of emotional resilience and wellbeing at the School and will provide support, guidance and advice to parents, carers and the school. The Counsellor will be qualified with a relevant qualification and have experience of working with children. Experience in an educational environment is an advantage but not essential. All appointments at the School are subject to satisfactory references and criminal record checks via the Disclosure and Barring Service. The remuneration for this position will be £40 per hour. For further information and to download an application form please visit our website: https://www.leweston.co.uk/information/work-with-us Closing date for Applications: Midday on Friday 29th October 2021 Interviews: week commencing 8th November 2021 Leweston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Leweston is an equal opportunities employer. A Catholic Foundation which welcomes pupils of all Denominations Leweston School Trust is a registered charity number 295175

Please phone The Friends Office on 01258 450095 for a job description/specification or download from our website: friendsofblandford.org.uk under the Publications tab, and apply by sending your CV to The Friends Office, Blandford Hospital, Milldown Road, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 7DD.

Pulham Steels Ltd Stockists and distributors of all mild steel products currently require a

HGV Class 2 Driver To join our growing company, duties to include multi drop deliveries throughout the south of the UK, loading/offloading of vehicles. Applicants must have a clean driving license, be of smart appearance and have a conscientious attitude to work and equipment. Hi-ab certificate preferred but not essential. Tel: 01300 345110 Or Email: neil.cahill@pulhamsteels.co.uk

EXPERIENCED DAILY CLEANER required Daily cleaner required to assist full-time housekeeper on a small, friendly farm near Gillingham/Shaftesbury. Approx 15/20 hrs per week, flexible on days/hrs. (Extra hrs available to help with pony if experienced) Competitive rates. References required please. Please call/text 07866 526794

ENGINEER/DRIVER (Class 2) We are looking for mechanical/electrical engineer. Also doubling up as Lorry Driver. You will be responsible for carrying out repairs and maintenance on a variety of diesel, gas and electric trucks, both customer and in house. The role involves attending site visits as well as working in workshop, collecting and delivering forklifts as and when required. Must hold Class 2 license. Experience in securing plant equipment is important. Must be confident in working as a team and on your own. This is a challenging and varied position. If interested, please send your CV to david@blandford-forklift.co.uk in first instance.

PART TIME Admin Assistant

required in Small office. Initially mornings 4 hours Mon – Fri commencing 9:00am. Possible progression to full time. Experience in Excel, Word and Sage an advantage. General admin, invoicing and answering telephone together with other adhoc duties as required. Salary negotiable depending on experience. If interested, please send your CV to david@blandford-forklift.co.uk in first instance.

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Eternal life: That’s what’s in it for you Vicar in the Vale the Rev Richard Priest, of Stour Vale Benefice

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? ~ MARK 10: 17-31 The story of the rich young man, who asked Jesus what more he needed to do to achieve eternal life, is one of the most familiar stories in the New Testament. The story fascinates us because this man is not the typical person who was drawn to Jesus. In each of the Gospel versions of this story a different factor is added to give this man a celebrity quality. He is variously described as

being rich, young, and a ruler. Despite the fact that he has lived a rather exemplary life, he boldly admits that something is missing. He may not be blind or crippled, but he is suffering from a form of dis-ease. Like many who are drawn to worship in the church, this man knew something was missing in his life. He hoped that Jesus could help him determine what it might be. I believe there is a lot of this Rich Young Man in all of us. We know that wealth is never a guarantee of happiness or contentment, but still we act like it is; We are constantly bombarded by the seductive siren song of advertising and the contemporary culture that convinces us that money, prestige, and possessions will bring us joy and a sense of well-

being. Like the Rich Young Man, we find gratification and identity in our acquired possessions and find it hard to part with them graciously. Peter had observed Jesus’ encounter with the Rich Young Man and, characteristically, Peter could not keep his mouth shut. This man had refused the very same invitation … Follow me! … that Peter and the others had accepted. With the crude honesty of a school student obsessed with fairness, Peter wanted to know what he and the disciples were going to get for their willingness to leave everything and give their full allegiance to Jesus and his ministry. Peter speaks for many people n What is in it for me? n How will my participation in Christian community be a

blessing in my life? nWhen will I get my compensation and in what form will it come to me? This issue is timely because the Gospel of Prosperity, as today’s reading is known, is the idea that God rewards Christians for their faithfulness. In one form or another this mild heresy has been around for a long time, encouraging arrogance and confusion. With it has come a sense that we are an elect people and this land is God’s gift to devout followers. What’s in it for me? Sadly, there are many voices in the Church today that would further this Theology of Prosperity, claiming that God rewards faithful Christians with financial blessings and an abundant life. For in the Prosperity Gospel, God is seen as a wonderful

Bryanston’s bells ring out again after a very long time The bells of Bryanston church have begun to ring out across the Stour meadows on Thursday evenings, following the relocation of the Blandford team of bellringers to the village church for their normal Thursday practice night, having not run properly on eight bells since the pandemic. Bellringer Richard Owen said: “We have rung twice at

Church services Gillingham Community Church, 8 High Street, Gillingham SP8 4AG We meet every Sunday at 10:30am for a family worship meeting; you are warmly invited join us. We are also open during the week: Mondays and Thursdays 10am to midday for foodbank collection point and drop-in for help and advice on debt, benefits, housing & more n Catholics in Marnhull and Gillingham have welcomed new priest, Fr Francis Straw OSB. His arrival coincided with relaxation of the covid

Stourpaine, for weddings, but that is all. The first practice night brought us all together, to remember how to do it, and try to establish order. There has been no regular ringing of Blandford bells for a long time, it having been suspended first by the rebuild of the cupola and now by the pandemic and the need for the church architect to give

permission, due to fears that the leaning weathervane could fall. “Ringing at Blandford also presents problems since the immediate local population haven’t heard bells before. Those in the wider Blandford Forum love them, but the tenancies on the flats around the church are usually six months, and there will be people who know nothing of church bells,

which are noisy in the Market Place. So we no longer ring in Blandford for practice nights, and instead are going to Bryanston, an official Association training tower, where we ‘silence ‘ the bells with lengths of timber across the clappers, and the sound of each bell is on a computer simulator, via a photoelectric cell. Except when a spider crawls across!”

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am to midday for prayer, relaxing and chatting, asking questions and learning new skills Shaftesbury Team Ministry Sunday October 17 9.30am: St Peter’s Parish Communion 9.30am: St James’ Parish Communion 11.15am: Compton Abbas Parish Communion 11.15am: Enmore Green Parish Communion restrictions, which means they are once again receiving the Eucharist at the altar rails and singing. The 6pm Sunday Mass at

11.15am: Motcombe Evening Worship Sunday October 24 9.30am: St Peter’s Parish Communion 9.30am: Motcombe Parish Communion 11.15am:Melbury Abbas Parish Communion 6pm: St James’ Reflective Evening Communion Sunday, October 17 – 20th Sunday after Trinity 10.30am Hazelbury Bryan Family Worship Marnhull has been reinstated. Times of weekday Masses and other activities can be found at marnhullandgillinghamrc.org.uk Service Times in Marnhull and

10.30am Belchalwell Holy Communion 6.30pm Ibberton Evening Prayer for Harvest with refreshments St Mary’s, Stalbridge Our regular services are as follows: October 17 - Morning Worship at 10am. Harvest Celebration, followed by brunch in church Thursday, October 28 - Holy Communion at 10am October 31 Benefice service in Stourton Caundle at 11am Gillingham: Mass at Our Lady’s Old Mill Lane Marnhull 9.30am and 6pm. Mass at St Benedict’s Cemetery Road Gillingham 11am.

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The North rock the Dockers Dorset & Wilts Div 1 South East Dorset Dockers North Dorset RFC

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Dockers kicked off and forced North into mistakes, and off a scrum, their centre crashed through to score under the sticks, 7-0. The Dockers defence was more than a match for North and repeatedly stopped mauls just short of the line. Then Dockers broke and crashed over for a second try. North came back, finding themselves in better positions and the last play of the half saw Bettesworth smash through: 12-7. North needed that and eventually, Dockers buckled and Bettesworth scored his second try. North’s tails were up, Adam Trevis scored the third and from a lineout, North span the ball wide in a wellworked move, ending up with Tom Rose smashing through his opposite number and grabbing North’s fourth of the day, earning them a bonus point. Dockers huffed and puffed for 15 minutes, but they couldn’t break down the green wall. North then won two quick penalties, the second kickable, and Jones added the three-pointer, taking the score to 12-27. North player of the match: Charles Jobling

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A game of two halves precisely describes this clash of the top two teams. All points were scored in the first half – the second was a siege. The Seasiders were three points up inside two minutes: Puddletown replied, hooker Joe Swain crashing over from a well worked driving maul. The home team remained in control for most of the half, a penalty and converted try. Then a scrum five metres from Puddletown’s line collapsed, the ref said the Villagers were the culprits and awarded a penalty try. A high tackle resulted in another three points but the gap narrowed when

Puddletown’s Pearce Mercer, from the base of a scrum in his own half ran through to score a try, duly converted. HT: 12-23. With the advantage of the slope, it was the Seasiders who had to fight a rear-guard action. Late on, a maul was stopped, the referee blew for a high tackle and flashed the yellow card to a Weymouth player. Everyone expected a penalty try to be awarded, but alas the referee was not consistent. The Villagers pounded the opposition line and the Seasiders repelled. The game entered an uncontested scrummage stage and the home side forfeited a player, finished with 14 men. Ian Frizzle

Time to get in the swing again with Gillingham Hockey Gillingham Hockey Club has started league hockey again. The teams are similar, with three ladies and three men’s teams playing. The Ladies 1st XI has a 100% record, with wins over Chippenham and Frome 6-0 and 5-1 respectively.

The Ladies 2nds have one win and loss, the 3rds a draw and win. The Men’s 1st XI have yet to play a game apart from friendlies. The Men’s 2nds have a win, 3-2 v Salisbury, and the 3rds are 100% with wins over

Poole and Andover: the side includes new players who have never played senior hockey before. If you’re interested in playing for a competitive but friendly club please contact Stephen Way on 07786 894586.

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Sherborne golf pair into the final four Sherborne golf club duo Claire Woolley and CarolAnne Raisbeck (pictured, below) have played their way to the last four of a national tournament which began with 1,700 ladies teams. The pair had already won seven preliminary rounds before packing their clubs for Slaley Hall golf course in Northumberland, where they beat a team from Aberdeenshire by 3&2 to reach the quarter finals. They then defeated a pair from Sale Golf Club, one of the favourites and which included a player ranked No4 in the England Golf Senior Women’s rankings. Play in the Daily Mail Foursomes was washed out the next day, so the pair will return to Slaley next spring for the semis and final. Meanwhile, Claire and Carol-Anne were in action at Yeovil Golf Club, teaming up with Alison PrideauxBrune in the Ladies’ Open Bowmaker Competition, which attracted 29 teams of three from across the southwest. The best two scores on each hole counted towards the results, which saw the Sherborne GC team finish second. Three points ahead were a trio from Rushmore GC: Sally Marlow, Jacqui Pethen and Jane Homer.

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Sport FOOTBALL FIXTURES Oct 16 Western League Div 1 Radstock v Gillingham Town Tytherington v Sherborne Wincanton v Bishop Sutton Wessex League Premier Shaftesbury v Baffins Milton Dorset League Premier Blandford v Merley Cobham Holt v Sturminster Newton Dorset Senior League Broadstone FC v Tisbury Utd Stalbridge v Sturminster Marshall

DOUBLE ASSIST: Jordi Foot set up two goals, seen here with SFC joint manager Wayne Smith receiving a Man of the Match award against AFC Stoneham in September.

Hot foot Jordi sets up win Wessex League Premier Oct 9 Shaftesbury Blackfield & Langley

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Shaftesbury got their league campaign back into gear with a comfortable win. Ash Pope opened the scoring on 12 minutes after good work by Jordi Foot: the outstanding 18-year-old fullback also set up Aiden Shepherd for the second on 70 mins.

Two minutes later, Shepherd added his second to see The Rockies home. The victory was particularly welcome, coming on the back of a second league defeat, 2-1 at home to Alresford Town. The visitors went 2-0 up before Cam Beard pulled one back. Shaftesbury skipper Gary Bowles was sent off two minutes from time. Shaftesbury have played more cup games (nine) than league (eight) this season

and reached the Third Round of the Wessex League Cup with a 4-2 home win over Andover Town. Pope (2) and Shepherd scored again, with Kyle Graham netting his first for the club. The Rockies are also still in the FA Vase and have a Dorset Senior Cup game on Nov 2. The cup runs have caused a backlog of league games, with tomorrow’s game against Baffins Milton Rovers the fifth of nine games in October.

Blackmore Vale League: Donhead the last unbeaten team as Blandford and Comets lose Blandford Utd lost their unbeaten record, losing 6-3 at home to Sturminster Rovers. Jay Donoris scored a hat-trick for Stur. The only team yet to lose are Donhead Barbarians, who ended South Cheriton Comets unbeaten run with a 7-2 home win – Aaron Leney was the hat-trick hero for Donhead. TGR won their first game, beating sister

team Team Gryphon 3-2 while Hazelbury Hornets lost 9-2 at home to Bradford Abbas: Adam Nash and Shamal Lewis each bagged three. The Hornets prop up the table, with TGR and Team Gryphon above them. The Comets lead the table ahead of Donhead and Stur. There was only one game in the BV League on October 3

with the Comets beating Hazelbury. The game between Bradford Abbas and the Barbarians was washed out. Three teams were in action in the Dorset County FA Cup and all won: Blandford and Team Gryphon won 5-1 at The Tides and Wyke Smugglers respectively and Sturminster Rovers beat Longfleet 5-0 at home.

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Oct 17 Blackmore Vale League South Cheriton Comets v Blandford Utd Sturminster Rovers v Donhead Barbarians Team Gryphon v Bradford Abbas TGR v Hazelbury Hornets Oct 19 Wessex League Premier Amesbury v Shaftesbury Oct 23 Western League Div 1 Hengrove v Gillingham Sherborne v Tytherington Wincanton v Radstock FA Vase Longlevens v Shaftesbury Dorset League Premier Portland Res v Blandford Stur Newton v Hamworthy Dorset Senior League Chickerell Utd v Tisbury Dorchester Sports Reserves v Stalbridge Oct 24 Women’s FA Cup 3rd round qualifying Weymouth v Sherborne Oct 26 Wessex League Premier Shaftesbury v Hamworthy

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Sherborne find October tough going Western League Div 1 Oct 9 Bishop Sutton Sherborne

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Sherborne were Team of the Month in a poll of 300 Western League fans after winning all three league games and an FA Vase match in September. But October isn’t proving lucrative, with The Zebras losing 3-4 at home to lowly Almondsbury then failing to hold their lead at midtable Bishop Sutton. Alex Murphy put Sherborne ahead on 53 minutes but their lead lasted just three minutes against a team that hadn’t won in five games. Almondsbury were also on a poor run, winning only two out of 12 but the Bristol team took the lead at Sherborne through a penalty. Dec Cornish equalised but ‘Bury then sprinted into a 41 lead by 65 minutes. Ashley Knight scored a hat-trick for the Bristol team. A late rally saw The Zebras score two in the last eight minutes, through Josh Williams and Cornish.

HEAVY WEATHER Sherborne struggled to break down Bishop Sutton Pic: James Healey/Twitter

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The Gills’ sticky patch continued with Bath-based Odd Down coming from behind to win in the 87th minute. Gillingham took a lead on 12 minutes but not for the first time this season let their opponents off the hook. The loss followed two tough games against teams in the Top Four. Elliot Bevis scored in a hard fought 1-0 win at home to Warminster, who had won three on the trot but had Connor McKay, sent off

within 10 minutes. This time the Gills held fast to take the points. But at AEK-Boko, it was Gillingham who lost a man and the match again after being ahead. Bevis put The Gills ahead and later equalised on the hour. But at 2-2, Gillingham were reduced to 10 men and the game slipped away as thirdplaced AEK stole the winner. Lebeq Utd Wincanton Town

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Three second half goals sent Stur above Merley and into second place going into Tuesday’s derby with Blandford. Stur conceded early but a penalty from skipper Brad Hansford drew them level. Stur dominated the second half with goals from Buddy O’Shea and Hansford again.

Top scorer Nick Thompson completed the rout. In the previous week, Stur won 2-1 at Stur Marshall in the first round of the Dorset Senior Trophy. Thompson scored either side of half-time. Blandford Balti Sports

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Blandford did the double over Balti, having won a Dorset Senior Trophy cup at Sports the previous week.

Brothers Tay and Brad Pike both scored as did Elliot Manson. The Royals kept a clean sheet despite losing keeper Ryan Park after 15 mins: outfielder Jamie Lyth took the gloves. “Some excellent performances: Charlie John at the back was outstanding,” said Frazer McCarthy on Twitter. In the cup match, sub Archie McCarthy scored twice with goals also from Brad Pike, Mark Ford and Steve Smith.

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for Jennison Williams saw Town lose three in a row ahead of a home game against Gillingham on Tuesday. Dan Quirke scored the consolation on debut. The previous week, Town lost 2-1 at Warminster, taking a half-time lead through Tom Richardson and defending stoutly. But a contentious penalty and a second goal on 86 minutes took the game out of Town’s reach. In the Somerset Premier Cup, Richardson and Dan Dix scored late on in a 3-2 defeat to Keynsham Town.

Fan banned after race abuse A Dorset Senior Trophy cup tie was abandoned last Saturday due to racist comments aimed at a Gillingham Town Reserves player. The match at Bridport was called off by the referee in extra time with Bridport Reserves leading 2-1. In an apology, Bridport chairman Adrian Scadding said the spectator involved has been banned for life and he apologised to the player, club, officials and fans.

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Equestrian

Harriet’s stable full of unlikely winners By Jade Leahy

has been a challenging season, but they were able to end it with Harriet Brown grew up a win at Upcott Cross before a immersed in equestrian life, and new beginning under rules. has forged a successful career in They have returned Mappowder pointing, having grown up to its former glory reinstating the hunting attending pony club and gallops. Hard work and having gained experience dedication enabled them to working for Dorset equine vets obtain their national hunt licence and a number of national hunt and secure 13 wins between the trainers. flags. This dynamic duo is She took on the lease of however not immune to the Mappowder Court in 2016 and usual highs and lows of racing, has been successfully running having learnt to balance any the yard with her twin sister. In disappointing runs with the five years, they’ve gone from triumphs. managing a small number of Perhaps what’s most remarkable boxes to taking over the whole about Harriet is her ability to yard. (The yard has 19 well deliver success with an unlikely ventilated boxes a horse walker, candidate or a bargain horse. In a large outdoor arena with 2013 she went to Ascot with her jumps, all year turnout, father for her 21st birthday and schooling fences and hurdles, bought Turtleboys, who kickextensive bridleways, and started her venture gaining two private farmland, a 6-furlong wins, a second and a third in his fibre carpet gallop and allfirst season. weather schooling strip) Another unlikely success winner For obvious reasons, this season was a nine-year-old maiden purchased for £600 who gained two wins in his first Small bale haylage and 4 string bales. season since Permanent pasture and meadow grass. joining the Limited number @ £7.50 and £35.oo each. yard. Harriet has a Can deliver. reputation 07775 913 515, 01747 855280 for working 07979 210 074, 07931 725725 with those who need a

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change of scenery to bring their talent to the fore. Their small family run yard enables them to get to know the character of each individual horse. When asked what makes a winning pointer, Harriet has proven that it’s not all about pedigree blood lines and history; confirmation is key and a successful point to pointer must be well put together and cover ground well. A winner needs stamina, courage, and a love of the job. The horses training schedule is varied to maintain their interest, with work on the all-weather surface, hacking, jumping and flat work throughout the season. The girls have seen the discipline change over the years and these days there are fewer local farmers racing their homebreds. Today a good point to point horse can change hands for 25-30k. Despite the changes, Harriet’s passion for the sport endures and she is keen to open the sport to new owners. Racing at Mappowder is accessible to all because Harriet offers a variety of options including a number of syndicates. Currently there’s a 1/3 share available in an exciting five-year-old ‘Message Man’ who will be ready to run over hurdles at the end of October. Message Man is a tough horse who will relish winter conditions (training fees

from just £82 per week) there are also 10% shares available in five-year-old ‘Designer Jet’ by Jet Away, a raw scopey type, that will be aimed at novice hurdles initially but looks an exciting chaser for the future. With training fees as little as £24.50 per week it ensures everyone can experience the thrill of owning a racehorse. Harriet is currently looking for a new racing club horse and with fees of £100 for every month that the horse is training, that could be a future winner worth backing! PADDOCKS For all your Paddock & Field maintenance, call Mark or 07810 540725 FINE EQUINE HAY & HAYLAGE bales near Milton Abbas. 01258 880558/ 07789 376588 SMALL BALE MEADOW HAY – Shaftesbury Quality no chemicals 2021 hay from £3.50. Limited top quality early 2021 hay £5 Special clover & herb rich hay £10. Sedgehill 07973 318593 2 STABLES PLUS 2 ACRE FIELD FOR RENT. (2 further stables and acreage maybe available). Hazelbury Bryan On Secure Farm £200pcm 07734 059190

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List of jobs growing as summer comes to an end THE FIELD with Tria Stebbing Never a dull moment in the field. The hedgerows have provided, and I have large quantities of blackberry jam as well as a freezer full of sloes, an incredible yield this year. The sheep are enjoying the drier weather, although we have been plagued by flies again, causing what we think is sweet itch in one of the ewes’ ears. We watched the last of the swallows swooping relentlessly over their heads. It was an amazing sight, yet sad as we realised it was the last-minute feed before they left for warmer climes. We are preparing to lamb the new girls. We have no expected due date as we bought them already pregnant but have some

idea of when the ram went to them. New to this breed, we hope it is as easy as our rare breed ewes have made it for us. We need to decide where to lamb as we are still running the sheep across summer grazing paddocks. The preference would be back at the field so

they can enjoy the luxury of the field shelter. They are due in November from the middle of the month onwards, so fingers crossed the weather stays mild. The pond is next on the list of things to do. The bulrushes, also known as great reedmace, have taken over

and are a job and a half to keep on top of. They are vigorous and dense, a nightmare to pull out and grow from both seed and stem or root fragments, either of which spread rapidly. Over half the pond is now covered by these beauties and they are in danger of choking the entire site. Time to get the waders out and get pulling. We choose not to use pesticides in the pond as we have abundant wildlife both in and around. The last few winters have seen them just go brown and not die back. We will leave some as the moorhens use them as cover when nesting. British summertime is coming to an end – a practice bought in to give farmers more light in the mornings during WW1. Before we know it the snow will be here. Personally I can’t wait for the frosty mornings to return, at least it keeps the mud away!

Springhead Trust records 250 moth species during survey More than 250 moth species have been recorded this summer at The Springhead Trust in Fontmell Magna. The Small Elephant Hawkmoth is just one of more than 250 moth species recorded this summer by moth expert Tim Norriss. Found in one of Springhead’s orchards, this species lives in chalk grassland

and other areas where it can find foodplants such as honeysuckle and campions. Other moths collected in moth traps and photographed by Bill Raymond include the Lappet moth, which looks like a cluster of dried leaves; the Privet Hawk-moth – the largest hawkmoth in the UK; and the Poplar Hawk-moth, which doesn’t

feed as an adult but eats poplar and willow leaves as a caterpillar. The results of the moth survey, the wider invertebrate survey and other surveys including the bird survey carried out in the early summer, are helping to build up a picture of the biodiversity supported by Springhead’s rich and varied

habitats and how best to conserve it. Edward Parker, the charity’s director, said: “Knowing which insects, birds, small mammals and other wildlife are found at Springhead helps us to manage the gardens and grounds in the best way to ensure there is appropriate food and shelter for the different species.”

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Encouraging the next generation of female agricultural students Cornish Mutual’s Future Farming Programme has recently explored how an agricultural college in Dorset is encouraging female students to pursue rewarding farming careers. Lydia Lee, Head of Department for Agriculture at Kingston Maurward College, explains that while the number of females enrolled in agricultural courses has not changed in recent years, their career ambitions are beginning to shift. “We are actively encouraging young women to see the prospects available to them with an agriculture qualiﬁcation and we support all students in pursuing jobs which interest them and make best use of their skills”, says Lydia. “Ensuring they have strong role models and plenty of female teachers at college is important.” “Although management positions in agriculture are still dominated by men, we really hope this will start to change as the industry moves forward. We are seeing an increasing number of female agriculture students studying our Level 2 and 3 courses, and after leaving Kingston Maurward, our female students enter a variety of roles.”

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Government to blame for food shortages could and put out warning signs, however some drivers are always in too much of a hurry to take it a bit slower! We had a good crop with lots of the allThe majority of our maize is important cobs full of lovely now safely in the barn. The kernels of corn. The forager contractors came in on comes along and cuts the whole Wednesday, September 28,and plant off at ground level then the weather was quite kind after chops it up into little pieces, a very wet day before. We making sure the corn kernels are brought a bit of mud onto the also cut, which when the cattle road but cleaned it up best we eat the resulting silage, they can utilise all the food the plant Urgently wanted has to offer. If COWS COWS COWS the corn isn’t To receive top price for cracked it will all barren cows. go straight Brookﬁeld Livestock through the Marketing Limited. animal and Payment on the land in the day of purchase. cow pat! with no benefit to Haulage arranged the animal at 07811 381 159 all. The silage clamp is FLAIL HEDGING, Fencing, topping and haulage - really full and the tractors please call Andrew 01747 855198

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Farmer’s future now in safe hands as By Miranda Robertson newsdesk@ blackmorevale.net

A young farmer has been given a huge boost for his future in the industry after a couple offered him a rare farm share opportunity. It’s a traditional, yet unusual idea, where older farmers (the average age of farmers is 59) invite younger people to share the profits from their land. Thomas Stinton is just 21, yet he’s been keeping sheep since he was 13, when he volunteered at the community farm Shaftesbury Home Grown. He now has a flock of 130 mules crossed with Suffolk and Texel Rams. FARMING FUTURE: Thomas and Emily at Cools Farm in East Knoyle With no farming The beef herd take 32 with each other, and a few encouraged, not only to background, and buying a months to mature, leading months after meeting, the improve the soil but to farm out of his reach, to a distinctive marbling of young couple are living at naturally combat worms in Thomas, who attended the meat (commercial beef the farm and bringing some the herd. Ancient woodland Bourton primary, can sometimes be reared in of their digital nous to the is being preserved, and Gillingham Secondary and 18 months). The lamb are table. Saxon hedgerows nurtured then Kingston Maurward, reared on a simple grass diet There’s a new Facebook and maintained. set about creating and take eight or nine page and Instagram account The farm also sells its opportunities for himself, pedigree red poll heifers and renting land in Mere, when calves were born last travelling around doing week they decided not to fencing and the like. castrate the boys as they In spring this year Maggie would normally do, but let and Quentin Edwards of them grow into useful Cools Farm in East Knoyle breeding stock. sent out an invitation for a Thomas said: “I tried all share farmer. The plan was aspects of farming and had to operate their accounts a go at lambing, which I’ve and the share farmer’s steered towards ever since. accounts side by side, and “I look forward to getting share the profits – along up in the morning going to with the different skills sort some sheep out. brought by both “You can definitely taste the generations. difference in our meat. It was a match-making “We farm in in rotation exercise that aimed to regeneratively and I’ve secure the future of the farm gone into organic – and Thomas immediately conversion. hit it off with the couple, months, compared to around (search for Cools Farm “The beef cattle were both 69. five or six on intensive Organics), and the already organic so it’s Now, in addition to the farms. youngsters are keen to something I’ve had to learn. couple’s usual grass fed Thomas and his partner expand upon the Edwards’ There’s a lot more beef at Shaftesbury Street Emily and Quentin and already impressive paperwork but it’s worth Market they offer lamb too Maggie’s ideas for environmental efforts, with doing. – and this is not any old sustainable farming chimed wildflowers being “I think that’s the way meat.

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couple’s share opportunity bears fruit forward, making the farm sustainable.” Maggie said: “The share farming scheme means Quentin provides land, buildings and expertise to enable a younger person to build up capital and his own farming experience while benefiting from his new ideas, energy and skills. “We realise the physical demands of keeping cattle will, in time, be beyond us. We are delighted that Tom and Emily will add new ideas, enthusiasm and different expertise to the farm business. “There is a fashionable push not to eat red meat and some bad press about cattle and global warming. Do watch the film on Netflix Kiss the Ground, which dispels the myths about cattle rearing. “At Cools Farm, carbon is constantly sequestered in the

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soil as the entire farm is permanent grassland and never ploughed. No pesticides or fertiliser are used. The cattle eat only grass, never corn and

therefore take longer to reach maturity. The meat is much better for you than corn fed beef and Tom’s lamb will complement it. “The land is full of

hedgerows many of which date from Saxon times and, together with the woodland, the farm is extracting carbon from the air and storing it in the soil. By buying meat raised in this way, you are supporting a local farm and the world.” Thomas added: “I’ve had no farming background, so I can’t inherit a 200-acre farm and wouldn’t be able to afford one – so this sort of arrangement is perfect for a young farmer. “I will be forever grateful to Quentin and Maggies for this opportunity. “That’s what the farming community is like – we all help each other out. I’ve had a lot of help from fellow farmers over the years.” n facebook.com/ CoolsFarmOrganics n cools-farm.co.uk (new website under construction)

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A centrally located ground 昀oor 1 bedroom apartment within a period town house, subject to a protected tenancy. EPC E.

Guide £160,000

An historic 0.65-acre site comprising yard, buildings and access road with consent for class B1/B8 commercial use.

Dorchester 01305 261008

Yeovil 01935 423526

Leweston

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Ringwood

Guide £35,000

3.59 acres of a琀rac琀ve, ancient semi-natural broadleaf wood with a winter stream and produc琀ve bee hive.

Guide £55,000

2.27 acres of stock fenced gently sloping pastureland on the edge of this sought a昀er village within the Cranborne Chase.

Guide £25,000

An a琀rac琀ve plot of land of approximately 0.20 acres situated in the heart of Forest Side Gardens residen琀al estate..

Sturminster 01258 472244

Wimborne 01202 843190

Cheselbourne

Tisbury

Colehill

Guide £145,000

18.86 acres of level to gently sloping pasture land situated on the edge of the village with far reaching views.

Dorchester 01305 236237

Guide £150,000

17.89 acres of picturesque pasture and woodland in a sheltered valley se ng straddling the Oddford Brook.

Sturminster 01258 472244

Guide £85,000

3.51 acres of a琀rac琀ve agricultural grazing land with 琀mber buildings and mains water on the edge of Ferndown Forest.

Wimborne 01202 843190

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Dorchester

Guide £225,000

An investment opportunity comprising a ground 昀oor shop currently let, two apartments and a rear yard. EPC’s D,D&G

Bradford Abbas

Guide £240,000

A detached 3 bedroom bungalow for improvement, set in a corner plot in a sought a昀er village with ameni琀es. EPC E

Morcombelake Guide £225-250,000 A charming detached 3 bedroom co琀age for complete refurbishment with views to the sea and Golden Cap. EPC G

Dorchester 01305 261008

Sherborne 01935 814488

Bridport 01308 422092

Dorchester

Charlton Marshall Guide £250,000

W’bourne S琀ckland Guide £300,000

Dorchester 01305 261008

Blandford 01258 452670

Rockbourne

Dorchester

Portesham

Guide £250,000

A highly versa琀le Grade II listed o ce property suitable for conversion to 昀ats or an impressive town house STPP

Guide £495,000

A former poultry farm with a 3 bedroom bungalow (AOC) and a range of farm buildings set in approximately 5.44 acres. EPC G

Guide £775,000

A substan琀al three storey Victorian former nursing home with s/c 昀at, for refurbishment or alterna琀ve uses STPP.

Dorchester 01305 261008

A spacious detached 4 bedroom property in need of renova琀on set in good grounds of about 0.36 acres. EPC F

Guide £375,000

A striking detached Grade II Listed house in need of complete renova琀on, set in grounds of about 0.2 acres in the heart of the village.

Poundbury 01305 251154

SO LD

Salisbury 01722 334323

A charming Grade II Listed co琀age with a private garden, parking, outbuilding and garden fron琀ng the River Stour

Ringwood

Guide £725,000

A truly unique building plot in 19 acres with PP for a 6000 sq 昀 contemporary house with views towards the Isle of Wight

Wimborne 01202 843190

Weymouth

Guide £45,000

A single development plot with full planning permission, located on the edge of a residen琀al area.

Wimborne 01202 843190

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Silton

Guide £475,000

A 19th Century farmhouse requiring refurbishment with stone barns with poten琀al (STPP), all in 2.83 acres. EPC F

Sturminster 01258 472244

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